[VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???

2014-02-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Can anybody tell me where to buy a good set of Foam Popper head punches?? I have been using brass spent gun cartridge shells, but even using a wooden backing, they dull pretty quickly. Or, does anybody have a stainless steel (or whatever they are made of) cpl of these that you’d sell me?? I need

Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???

2014-02-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
I am looking for a set like the one shown in the photo on this page below. But. This guy mentioned putting sections of brass tubing that has been sharpened with a grinder and/or dremel tool, and drilling them out. I have a 1/2” chuck sized drill press, and with a wooden backing, I bet the drilli

Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???

2014-02-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Awesome. Thanks. Will do for sure. And I won’t “actually” have to pay a chipping charge as I already have my “semi and/or monthly Harbor Freight order” ready to order.. Chuck From: Allan Fish Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 7:03 PM To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject:

Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???

2014-02-09 Thread Jerryphl9
Chuck: As I mentioned earlier, I got my punches from Harry Steeves several years ago. They are really heavy duty, industrial type punches, ranging from 1/8 to 3/4 inch diameter. Not sure if Harry had them made specifically for him to sell. There's no brand anywhere on them. You might want

Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???

2014-02-09 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, Take a look at these. I met Steve several years ago at the Badger Fly Fishers Spring Opener. He is not sleazy. LOL I would have gone to this year's Opener which was yesterday, but I got to do things with our grandchildren. http://www.jvlnet.com/~swinters/ On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 8:34

Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???

2014-02-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Gary: Thanks a lot. And he makes the cutters himself??? He must have a fast lathe, or CNC machine or something. Chuck From: Gary Webb Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 9:45 PM To: vfb-mail Subject: Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed??? Chuck, Take a look at these. I met Steve seve

Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???

2014-02-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Jerry: Thanks. I'll try sharpening these. I have 22 magnums, .38's, 44', 50 caliber's from Don O's tin can plinker LOL. and some .410 shotgun shells. Chuck -Original Message- From: jerryp...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 8:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: