Transfer punches

**Tiger** · 17th August 2006, 03:19 PM

Hey all,

I was reading a book about Routers where a useful tool was being discussed. They are called transfer punches and what they do is allow you to accurately transcribe drilling points when you have to accurately drill holes. They are mentioned specifically in the book I was reading when you want to make some bases for Routers and they have to line up the screw holes in the Router. They have a point on the end (and a shank which matches the original hole) which allows you to mark the drilling hole and they come in a graduated set from a small size upwards.

Does anyone own one of these sets or know where they can be bought?

**derekcohen** · 17th August 2006, 05:15 PM

I bought a set at Bunnings. But I think that a center punch will be better for what you want to do. This will mark the center of the hole - a transfer punch only transfers the size of hole and you still need to drill this accurately.

Regards from Perth

Derek

**Tiger** · 17th August 2006, 05:38 PM

Hi Derek,

The transfer punches come in a number of diameters and have a point. I did use the centre punches but found the point too long and the diameter too thick. As a matter of interest, did they call the punches transfer punches or did they have another name at Bunnings, as the only punches I saw there were nail punches.

**Eddie Jones** · 17th August 2006, 05:39 PM

I bought a dowelling jig some time ago. It came with a set of hole-centre-transfer-thingys. Basically a plastic plug that fits an existing hole exactly, with a spikey thingy that then transfers the centre location of the hole to a second piece of wood. I think they were in 6, 8 and 10mm, but undoubtedly available in other sizes.

**rodm** · 17th August 2006, 05:58 PM

McJing has an imperial set for $25 and they are very handy things to have around. Set is in 1/64th rises so just use the closest size for metric holes. They are called transfer punches and they do have a point to mark the centre.

**derekcohen** · 17th August 2006, 06:28 PM

Tiger

I think you're right. Mine do not have a point. Actually, I bought the set to use for draw boring, so the pointy bit did not become an issue.

Regards from Perth

Derek

**Tiger** · 17th August 2006, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by rodm

McJing has an imperial set for $25 and they are very handy things to have around. Set is in 1/64th rises so just use the closest size for metric holes. They are called transfer punches and they do have a point to mark the centre.

Rod, I think they would be handy. I had a look at the McJing catalogue but didn't see them, what do McJing call them?

**rodm** · 17th August 2006, 06:50 PM

Tiger,
Transfer Punches.

Have a look on their site www.mcjing.com.au under Engineering and then Punches and Clamps.
Here is a photo from their site.

**Tiger** · 17th August 2006, 06:52 PM

Thanks, Rod. What are you up to these days with your lathe and milling machine?

**rodm** · 17th August 2006, 07:00 PM

Tiger,
Heavily into CNC routers. I have made two now and starting number three. I am also working with four Ubeaut forum members with their first CNC router build. I plan to CNC a mill soon so that should be fun. I keep getting heaps of work generated by word of mouth. I made fifty wooden engravings for the Perth Wood Show last week and I have another order for 10 items this weekend. If this keeps up I might leave my day job.

**Tiger** · 17th August 2006, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by rodm

Tiger,
I made fifty wooden engravings for the Perth Wood Show last week and I have another order for 10 items this weekend. If this keeps up I might leave my day job.

What a great position to be in? Do you need a hand?

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