What is the purpose of the punch or chisel holder?

Punch and chisel holders help get a good grip on punching and chiseling tools. These durable holders help prevent hand injury when using punches and chisels.

How do you use a taper punch?

Taper – The taper punch looks just like sounds, a wide taper running from the handle to the tip. These are designed for starting the removal of pins. The taper gives the punch strength to resist bending. A hammer strike on the taper punch is used to get the pin moving, and then you switch to a pin punch.

What is starter punch used for?

Starting punch is similar to a drift punch, but with a wider point and a shorter, heavier body. Use for installing pins and rivets and for starting their removal. These Punches are used as a starting tool prior to using Pin Punches, as they are useful for loosening frozen or tight pins and keys, or knocking out rivet.

What is the difference between a roll pin punch and a pin punch?

Roll pin punches are designed with a small projection in the center of the pin tip to support the circumference of the roll pin. The tips of roll pin punches are not flat and should never be used on regular solid pins. If a roll pin punch is used on a solid pin, it will mar or mark the pin.

How do I choose a chisel?

The most important criteria are that they should be comfortable in the hand, hold a good edge, and be easy to sharpen. The backs of the chisel should be flat or very slightly hollow for ease of sharpening. They are beveled on the sides for allowing maximum access to dovetails.

What are chisels used for in automotive?

Chisels are designed to remove material with their hardened, sharpened point. The type we use for automotive repair is the cold chisel, named simply because they are designed to remove material and cut cold metal.

Which is the safe and proper way to use a chisel?

When keeping the chisels on the work bench, always place them with the bevel side up. Place chisels safely within the plastic protective caps to cover cutting edges when not in use. Replace any chisel that is bent or shows dents, cracks, chips, or excessive wear.