BrianB Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 can you punch 1/8th inch lexan with a punch? I know smaller is doable but curious about 1/8th inch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Why not just simply drill it? I use a Dremel and it takes about 2 seconds, and the hole is perfectly sized and located. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Bob. Punching crankbait lips out of lexan with a punch press not drilling a hole. Sorry if I wasnt more clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big blue2 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 40 minutes ago, BrianB said: Bob. Punching crankbait lips out of lexan with a punch press not drilling a hole. Sorry if I wasnt more clear you will need metal dies of the shape of the lip and a heavy punch press several tons of pressure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Big blue, Yup you are correct I wanted to know if it's doable and if anyone can do it. I have a friend trying it on smaller bills but it's not working out.. Was curious if anyone has any first hand experience.. I can get dies and the punch just wanted to know ahead of time if it will work before investing in the items needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 hi you will need a 10 ton press..might be cheaper to buy the lips,unless its a custom shape.. we bandsaw lips weekly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big blue2 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 hey brian did you figure out how to make your lure lips with a punch press yet do you have any new info on how to punch parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 we have a arbor press at the shop bigger manual the punches just fine but some do crack so yes and no..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big blue2 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 9 hours ago, fishon-son said: we have a arbor press at the shop bigger manual the punches just fine but some do crack so yes and no..... what size arbor punch could you put up a picture of it really interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 14 hours ago, big blue2 said: what size arbor punch could you put up a picture of it really interested! it looks like this but much bigger this is a 1 ton and will be just fine......your punch needs to be sharp mine needs sharping and a better relief works better on circuit board ive moved to that..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 2:13 AM, big blue2 said: hey brian did you figure out how to make your lure lips with a punch press yet do you have any new info on how to punch parts? You need a punch and a punch press. Punch is a machine shop project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
