LSP_K2 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 After a ridiculously long wait, I finally ordered a set of basic Waldron punches from Kitlinx, but they don't seem to sell the sub-miniature versions. Any idea where I could score some of those? Over the years, I've managed to somehow lose most of mine. Thanks a bunch, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 UMM punches work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ryan said: UMM punches work very well. Are the sizes as small as the Waldron stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 The Waldron set goes down to 0.018”. The UMM set goes to 0.5 mm (0.020”). Pretty close, but I prefer the thicker heads and short punch of the UMM set to the long and thin Waldron punches. Plus, I’ve had my Waldron punches rust on me. UMM set. http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?products_id=9062&osCsid=830774c8855ce39e544b238df97a7590 LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Waldorn is now sold by Kitlinx: Waldron Stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: The Waldron set goes down to 0.018”. The UMM set goes to 0.5 mm (0.020”). Pretty close, but I prefer the thicker heads and short punch of the UMM set to the long and thin Waldron punches. Plus, I’ve had my Waldron punches rust on me. UMM set. http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?products_id=9062&osCsid=830774c8855ce39e544b238df97a7590 Thanks a bunch, Dave. I've ordered from them before with great success. Looks like I may need to start parting with some cash. Yea, the Waldron stuff will certainly rust if not cared for. Several of mine (of what I have left) are rusty now. 1 minute ago, LSP_Ray said: Waldorn is now sold by Kitlinx: Waldron Stuff. Yep, bought out Roll Models as I understand it. That's where I ordered the big set (punches only) from tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 I'd thought that Kitlinx was one of our sponsors, but apparently not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hi Kevin, I have both the Waldron and UMM sets and I don't think there is any difference in quality. I bought the UMM set a few months ago and am very satisfied with it. Ernest LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenous Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Forget about Waldron, go RP Toolz, it`s worth every penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Do a "Saved Search" on Ebay for Waldon and eventually they will become available. I still have the set I bought 30 years ago, and I also have the RP sets. All very handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/6/2020 at 9:54 PM, Fenous said: Forget about Waldron, go RP Toolz, it`s worth every penny This thread has just sorted out my birthday present! Richard LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) I just received a RP Toolz punch and die set and I like it very much. Initially, I was going to order the Waldron sub miniature punch and die set which has ten sizes. The RP Toolz set that has comparable punch sizes, has sixteen so I went with that. I've owned a standard Waldron set for many years. The trick to making a punch and die set last, is always use a piece of the same thickness sheet plastic you are making a hole or disc with, on the opposite side of the die in order to keep the punch and its corresponding hole in alignment. Edited June 18, 2020 by GDW LSP_Kevin, LSP_K2, Mark_C and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_C Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Thanks for the tip, GDW. Makes perfect sense. Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 20 hours ago, Mark_C said: Thanks for the tip, GDW. Makes perfect sense. Indeed it does. On 6/6/2020 at 3:54 PM, Fenous said: Forget about Waldron, go RP Toolz, it`s worth every penny I'll certainly look into those. For the most part, my "super detailing" days are over, but still there is the occasional need (1:6 Flak gun, for instance), that really benefits from some additional help. Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Thank you for the tip GDW, as Mark said it makes sense. Ernest Greg W and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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