Punch Block

[Slackdaddy]

I got tired of dumping the contents of 5-6 vinyl pouches onto the workbench,, then rifling through the pile looking for the correct punch.
Made a quick prototype "Punch block",, next one I will make out of pine (laser burns the lettering darker),, and squeeze it in to make it about an inch smaller each direction.
Also, I'll vector trace each character to give it a darker outline

 

[Mr. Ed]

Outstanding idea and execution!

 

[toppkatt]

Just curious, what laser device/product did you use to label the block. BTW, I think it looks very good.

 

[Doco Overboard]

That looks great.
I use an old cigar box in a tool chest second drawer top box left side and have to go all right left through it when I look for a punch.
It always seem the tiniest ones that I need the most often, are somehow broken off.

 

[jrumann59]

what diameter are your holes?

 

[Slackdaddy]

Just curious, what laser device/product did you use to label the block. BTW, I think it looks very good.

An older Epilog Radius. 24" x 18" bed, 30 watt.
I picked it up from and closing sign shop, about 6 years ago,, for $1000 because it was not working.
The Radius model is cheap because they no longer support it - parts wise. So I had to rebuild the servo encoder and get it running.

I has been running great without a hickup for 6 years now.
My son does custom leather wallets and uses it a lot, that is his messy work area.

 

[Slackdaddy]

what diameter are your holes?

They are all 3/8" ,, except the top row, the right 3 I drilled 1/2" for some odd tools, such as a CZ specific starter.
I did use forester bits for clean holes.

I am standardizing on "Grace USA" punches,, the handles are all slightly less than 3/8", but more important, all the same size.
The roll pin standard lenth and "pin holder" punches are Wheeler,, and the handles get larger with each punch size.

 

[Neutron]

Very nice!

 

[Fushigi Ojisan]

Who has the best deal on Grace punches?

Time to upgrade

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[Sticky]

Very nice, great job! Can't wait to see the next one.

 

[mpollan1]

Great idea! That said, if I were to do this, I would bore the holes at a slight angle to keep the punches from falling out and wall mount the block.

 

[Slackdaddy]

Who has the best deal on Grace punches?

Time to upgrade

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Amazon was cheaper than direct from Grace when I bought

Great idea! That said, if I were to do this, I would bore the holes at a slight angle to keep the punches from falling out and wall mount the block.

Next one!

 

[E.Shell]

Made a quick prototype "Punch block"...

VERY NICE!

Might I suggest a rectangular block shape for your next example? Easier to reach the punches and also more shelf-friendly.

You might also vary the depth of the holes - deeper holes in front, more shallow holes in back.