Where can I buy some roll pin punches in the area

[fabsroman]

Mail order is wonderful when you don't need something right now.

I would like to get some roll pin punches before the end of the week and am wondering who in the central Maryland area carries them. I am located just west of Ellicott City and don't mind driving about 45 minutes round trip for them. I have seen a 6 piece set at Sears for $17, but I am not completely sold on the quality from looking at them online. Looking for something like Grace or SK.

 

[aquashooter]

For a MUCH higher quality than someone like Harbor Freight, try McMaster-Carr. They are a true industrial supply, not catering to Harry Homeowner. If I call in the morning, I will have the tools or fasteners by the next afternoon.

 

[fabsroman]

For a MUCH higher quality than someone like Harbor Freight, try McMaster-Carr. They are a true industrial supply, not catering to Harry Homeowner. If I call in the morning, I will have the tools or fasteners by the next afternoon.

I don't think there could be any tools worse than Harbor Freight unless they arrive pre-broken. I bought a set of allen wrenches from there and that was the first and last purchase I will make from there. Talk about complete junk.

Thanks for the suggestion. I could probably go with Matco or Snap-On too and have them by the end of the week. They are just uber pricey.

 

[Boom Boom]

+1 for McMaster if they stock it. The stuff they sell is first rate, even though it's not obvious on their website. When I ordered a big laundry list from them a few weeks ago, including a few different ball pein hammers for better prices than mediocre stuff elsewhere, I was blown away when I opened the box and saw Vaughan hammers.

 

[fabsroman]

For a MUCH higher quality than someone like Harbor Freight, try McMaster-Carr. They are a true industrial supply, not catering to Harry Homeowner. If I call in the morning, I will have the tools or fasteners by the next afternoon.

I just checked out their website. The roll pin punches are reasonably priced and they look really nice. Do they have a store in the area, or is it all mail order?

 

[Boom Boom]

Nothing local. Order turnaround times are super fast. Their shipping is reasonable and fast. I received the entire order from multiple warehouses two days later with standard shipping. If you order now, you might have it on Wednesday.

 

[Half-cocked]

I don't think there could be any tools worse than Harbor Freight unless they arrive pre-broken. I bought a set of allen wrenches from there and that was the first and last purchase I will make from there. Talk about complete junk.

I bought a countersink bit from HF, got it home and opened the package - the thing was actually cast pot metal, and didn't even have a sharpened cutting edge... it wouldn't cut wood, let alone metal.

 

[MrDman]

You can look at MSC direct They have a warehouse in Harrisburg PA. place an order today will have it tomorrow. Looks like they have a store in Baltimore also They may have them on the shelf.

1550 Caton Center Drive
Suite F - G
Baltimore, MD 21227
Local: (410) 644-1313
Fax: (410) 368-3888

 

[fabsroman]

Thanks a bunch guys. Both of those websites are AWESOME. I actually wrote a thank you at 2:00 in the morning or so, and in the middle of it by 10 month old started crying and I never hit send. It had expired by the time I made it back to the computer.

Ended up ordering a 9 piece set from McMaster-Carr. Really like the fact that MSC Direct promises delivery the next day if the item is ordered by 8pm. That is an awesome delivery service. Thing is, the same 9 piece set of roll pin punches was $16 more.

Glad I have both tool sites in my bookmarks now and really surprised that there are places out there like this that I do not know about.

 

[hdatontodo]

I don't know if these are carried in local stores

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc...00943167000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL

Craftsman 6 pc. Roll Pin Punch Set $16.99 00943167000

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Another useful punch, flat on one side

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/151542/schuster-ar-15-bolt-catch-punch-steel

Schuster AR-15 Bolt Catch Punch Steel $15.99 151542

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Schuster AR-15 Roll Pin Starter Punch Set 2-Piece Steel $17.99 (2-sided) 694883

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/694883/schuster-ar-15-roll-pin-starter-punch-set-2-piece-steel

 

[Shamr0ck]

McMaster-Carr is a fantastic source -- every order arrives quickly and I've never had an issue with order accuracy. Plus - they often have the items when other places don't.

 

[Klunatic]

Grainger

 

[KRONIK27]

I don't know if these are carried in local stores

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc...00943167000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL

Craftsman 6 pc. Roll Pin Punch Set $16.99 00943167000

They are carried in the Stores, at least at my local Sears. They are some of the punches I use. And if they break, Sears replaces them.

 

[fabsroman]

I don't know if these are carried in local stores

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc...00943167000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL

Craftsman 6 pc. Roll Pin Punch Set $16.99 00943167000

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Another useful punch, flat on one side

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/151542/schuster-ar-15-bolt-catch-punch-steel

Schuster AR-15 Bolt Catch Punch Steel $15.99 151542

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Schuster AR-15 Roll Pin Starter Punch Set 2-Piece Steel $17.99 (2-sided) 694883

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/694883/schuster-ar-15-roll-pin-starter-punch-set-2-piece-steel

I had been looking at them and they were available at the White Oak and Lakeforest Mall stores. I was going to have my brother pick them up for me, but I liked the Grace ones better. Then I looked at the ones on McMaster-Carr and decided those were really nice too. So, for $60 I bought a 9 piece set from them.

 

[jake12]

I got a set from The Gun Shop last year. Try giving them a call. They are an IP here.

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[Pinecone]

Brownells and Midway are very fast. I normally get stuff in a couple of days.

McMaster-Carr is typically the next day.

 

[fabsroman]

Brownells and Midway are very fast. I normally get stuff in a couple of days.

McMaster-Carr is typically the next day.

I ordered a bunch of tools on Thursday. A roll pin starter punch set from Brownell's that came on Saturday and a bunch of stuff from Midway (e.g., vise blocks, punch set, brass hammer, etc.). I am still waiting for the stuff from Midway to be delivered. I forgot to include the roll pin punch set. I tried putting the roll pins in with a standard punch and that was a mess. I want to build everything this upcoming weekend, so I want to make sure the roll pin punch set gets here before Friday. Hopefully, McMaster-Carr comes through with the set.

Sadly, in my haste last night I forgot about Grainger. It appears that they have a set in stock at the Lanham store for $45, and I only searched on a single set. I would have been willing to make that drive and am kicking myself for forgetting about Grainger because I have bought from them before. Oh well, another one of life's reminders of prior learning lessons.

Good thing is that is McMaster has not delivered by Friday, I'll be taking a ride to a Grainger store on Friday.

 

[Jimbuck]

Try the Ace Hardware store there. they are the Wegman's of hardware.

 

[Bolts Rock]

FWIW Bass Pro often has various vise blocks and the Lyman punch sets (pin and roll pin) in stock.

 

[fabsroman]

FWIW Bass Pro often has various vise blocks and the Lyman punch sets (pin and roll pin) in stock.

Hope that info will help somebody else out because I ordered the vise blocks and a punch set from Midway, the starter punch set from Brownells, and the roll pin punch set from McMaster-Carr. Think I am pretty set tool wise for now.

Amazing how easily roll pins go in with a roll pin punch.