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Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353  >>  [email protected]

The 

EASTWOOD 14 GAUGE METAL HAND PUNCH

 is designed to rapidly produce repeatable, clean, 

accurate holes in mild steel up to 14 Gauge (5/64”) [2mm] thick making it perfect for creating rivet 
holes for custom fabrication work. A compound-leverage design greatly amplifies hand pressure 
providing greater accuracy, speed and convenience. The 16 Piece, Eastwood Metal Hand Punch is 
supplied with 7 Male and Female Die Sets and Die Installation Tool.

CONTENTS

(1)

  Metal Hand Punch  

with Depth Stop Gauge

(1)

  Die Installation Key

(1)

  Complete Set of 7 Male and  

Female Punch Dies:

  - 3/32”  [2.38mm]
  - 1/8”  [3.18mm]
  - 5/32”  [3.97mm]
  - 3/16”  [4.76mm]
  - 7/32”  [5.56mm]
  - 1/4”  [6.35mm]
  - 9/32”  [7.14mm]

SPECIFICATIONS

•  Maximum material punching thickness:
  -  16 Gauge stainless and high-carbon steels
  -  14 Gauge mild steel
  -  12 Gauge aluminum

•  1.75” [44mm] Throat Depth allows punching into the center of a 3.5” [88mm] work piece.
•  Compound Leverage Action greatly amplifies punching power.

 

  Exceeding rated material limitations can result in severe personal injury  

and/or damage to the unit.

 

  The Upper Male Die must be installed first followed by the Lower Female Die.

Summary of Contents for 32559

Page 1: ...14 GAUGE METAL HAND PUNCH INSTRUCTIONS Item 32559...

Page 2: ...nd Die Installation Tool CONTENTS 1 Metal Hand Punch with Depth Stop Gauge 1 Die Installation Key 1 Complete Set of 7 Male and Female Punch Dies 3 32 2 38mm 1 8 3 18mm 5 32 3 97mm 3 16 4 76mm 7 32 5 5...

Page 3: ...ye protection when operating this tool Strenuous physical force may need to be applied to the Metal Hand Punch during use Failure to ensure proper footing can quickly result in a fall which could infl...

Page 4: ...ve scale or remaining coatings Clean or repair as necessary or discard and begin with a new piece Also inspect Metal Hand Punch components for looseness or damage DIE INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Usin...

Page 5: ...er Male Die to fully engage the bore of the Female Die when the tool Jaws are closed The Metal Hand Punch is now ready for use OPERATION Before each use inspect Punching Dies for cracks and damage Mar...

Page 6: ...ies for cracks or damage If damage is present do not use tool After each use clean tool of any debris and inspect punching dies for damage Apply a thin coat of machine oil on all Punching Die surfaces...

Page 7: ...er Die Binding at Release With Lower Die Metal work piece too thick or too hard Stop all action to avoid serious damage Do not exceed material limitations described in the SPECIFICATIONS section Metal...

Page 8: ...l Assistance Service Department 800 343 9353 email tech eastwood com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road Pottstown PA 19464 USA 800 343 9353...

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