That got your attention, Didn't it??
I bought this little punch set way back when. Well, actually not that long ago. I was looking for Paper Punches to use to create Ports in Upper deck bulkheads that would be correct in size. that way, put the Windowmaker in the hole then the P.E. frame and eyebrow in place on the outside of it and Viola' nice looking port.
Well, like many in this hobby, I get Micro Mark Catalogues. Just happened to get one on the day my old paper punch died on duty and I went to Micheal's and Hobby Lobby and checked out their craft punches. That Much? No way! Well, even Office Depot or Office Max didn't have the assorted sizes anymore!
So, Back to Hobby Lobby and then home with my six dollar punch! It worked fine for about a week ad then started to put out mishapen holes. So, I took a break and was reading the M.M. Catalogue. Aha there it was a PUNCH kit. A machined piece of steel and a plexi plate and all the Steel, ( Well Machined) that fit all the holes.
Two Guide pins, but the plexi let you get everything right before tapping the rod down through the hole and making one of two things. A Porthole or a Disc needed for winch drum sides. Or whatever else you are going to use it for.
These little tools, although maybe little used, can be useful for so many things. If you think you need one, check this one out. It's kinda like a Folding tool though. I have used sharpened Brass tubing of different sizes for the same thing, Many folks have done the same. The folding tool? I now use specially modified tweezers and, for P.E., Pliars. I have a Fold mate and a Fold Boss. Guess what by habit, I use most. A pair of Box cutter knife blades.
Okay, I digress. Did you know there are at least four different brands of Punch sets for modelers? Without paper Punches try these. They work better.