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Jewellery => Metal and wire => Topic started by: Lakelady on December 31, 2011, 11:14:59 AM

Title: Single dapping punches
Post by: Lakelady on December 31, 2011, 11:14:59 AM
Hello, 

I have bought a set of dapping punches, which are great but I need one or two larger ones - does anyone know if these can be bought separately (have seen them on Ebay from the US but postage is prohibitive!), as I don't really need another whole set and probably won't use a few of the ones I already have either!
Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: Single dapping punches
Post by: Blue Box Studio on December 31, 2011, 01:55:12 PM
I used to have a set of 3 large ones which I am sure I got from Cookson Gold.  They were much larger than the normal sets, but granted not cheap :(
Title: Re: Single dapping punches
Post by: Lakelady on December 31, 2011, 01:59:59 PM
Thanks Sue.  Just had a look....mmm, very expensive!  Would most likely only need the smallest one.  Might have to look for second hand!
Title: Re: Single dapping punches
Post by: squirsygirl on December 31, 2011, 04:53:35 PM
What size do you need?

K
Title: Re: Single dapping punches
Post by: Lakelady on December 31, 2011, 05:17:19 PM
Around 2cms I guess, maybe a few mm more but not much.  The biggest I have is about 1cm.  :)
Title: Re: Single dapping punches
Post by: mizgeorge on December 31, 2011, 05:35:04 PM
For odd sizes, a wooden set's always a good bet. Palmers have a nice set of five (going up to really quite big) and they also have a set of two with a wooden doming block (these sets can also be found on ebay). These are very good value, and you're far less likely to damage metal with them.
Title: Re: Single dapping punches
Post by: Lakelady on December 31, 2011, 05:41:22 PM
Thanks!  I looked at those but wasn't sure if wood would be ok.  May be affordable after all!
Title: Re: Single dapping punches
Post by: squirsygirl on December 31, 2011, 06:53:45 PM
Quote from: Lakelady on December 31, 2011, 05:17:19 PM
Around 2cms I guess, maybe a few mm more but not much.  The biggest I have is about 1cm.  :)

Hmmm, I don't quite have anything that size, but I might have something that would work for you.

I'll see if I can get a photograph to you, if you like?

Kirsty
Title: Re: Single dapping punches
Post by: Blue Box Studio on December 31, 2011, 07:06:15 PM
I forgot about my wooden set - do you know any friendly wood turners?