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My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". It doesn't
require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through pieces of
rubber. The diameter of the hole is not important - as long as I can make the
hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss. Something like : apply tool to
rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? Do you think
I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but it still do its
job. I don't want to use it just once or twice; but need to use it on a very
regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know that some
people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

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Judith wrote:
My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". It
doesn't require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through
pieces of rubber. The diameter of the hole is not important - as
long as I can make the hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss.
Something like : apply tool to rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? Do
you think I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but
it still do its job. I don't want to use it just once or twice; but
need to use it on a very regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know
that some people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

No, it would not do the job, an auto centre punch requires to be pressed
against a solid object in order to work, even if the rubber was backed by
heavy steel it is unlikely to penetrate rubber unless it was very thin. A
dart on the end of a stick would probably do what you require.

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On 24/04/2013 19:59, Judith wrote:


My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". It doesn't
require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through pieces of
rubber. The diameter of the hole is not important - as long as I can make the
hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss. Something like : apply tool to
rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? Do you think
I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but it still do its
job. I don't want to use it just once or twice; but need to use it on a very
regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know that some
people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

Hmmm...

What ARE you thinking of doing?

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On 24/04/2013 20:42, Mrcheerful wrote:

Judith wrote:

My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". It
doesn't require a hammer to make the punched hole.
I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through
pieces of rubber. The diameter of the hole is not important - as
long as I can make the hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss.
Something like : apply tool to rubber item - press hard - hole made.
Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? Do
you think I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but
it still do its job. I don't want to use it just once or twice; but
need to use it on a very regular basis.
(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know
that some people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

No, it would not do the job, an auto centre punch requires to be pressed
against a solid object in order to work, even if the rubber was backed by
heavy steel it is unlikely to penetrate rubber unless it was very thin. A
dart on the end of a stick would probably do what you require.

Don't tyre retailers often have a long, thin, sharp but tube-type
implement which they use to stab old tyres in order to deflate them
before removing for replacement and scrapping?

I expect it would work more easily (and with less effort) with some
sorts of tyre than it would with others.

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On 24/04/2013 20:42, Mrcheerful wrote:
Judith wrote:
My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". It
doesn't require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through
pieces of rubber. The diameter of the hole is not important - as
long as I can make the hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss.
Something like : apply tool to rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? Do
you think I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but
it still do its job. I don't want to use it just once or twice; but
need to use it on a very regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know
that some people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

No, it would not do the job, an auto centre punch requires to be pressed
against a solid object in order to work, even if the rubber was backed by
heavy steel it is unlikely to penetrate rubber unless it was very thin. A
dart on the end of a stick would probably do what you require.


Mr C is right, they need resistance.

Can I suggest a battery/gas nail gun like the Paslode?



--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton, of Lancaster
University, wrote in an interim assessment of the Understanding Walking
and Cycling study. "For them, cycling is a bit embarrassing, they fail
to see its purpose, and have no interest in integrating it into their
lives, certainly on a regular basis."

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On Apr 24, 8:48*pm, JNugent wrote:
On 24/04/2013 19:59, Judith wrote:











My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". *It doesn't
require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through pieces of
rubber. *The diameter of the hole is not important - as long as I can make the
hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss. *Something like : apply tool to
rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? *Do you think
I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but it still do its
job. *I don't want to use it just once or twice; but need to use it on a very
regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know that some
people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

Hmmm...

What ARE you thinking of doing?

Maybe this:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdeHk3CjgB0

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Dave - Cyclists VOR wrote:

On 24/04/2013 20:42, Mrcheerful wrote:
Judith wrote:
My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". It
doesn't require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through
pieces of rubber. The diameter of the hole is not important - as
long as I can make the hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss.
Something like : apply tool to rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? Do
you think I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but
it still do its job. I don't want to use it just once or twice; but
need to use it on a very regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know
that some people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

No, it would not do the job, an auto centre punch requires to be pressed
against a solid object in order to work, even if the rubber was backed by
heavy steel it is unlikely to penetrate rubber unless it was very thin. A
dart on the end of a stick would probably do what you require.


Mr C is right, they need resistance.

Can I suggest a battery/gas nail gun like the Paslode?

Why pay close on £500 for your suggestion, though, when a dart on the
end of a stick would probably do what is required?

--
Alexis
"The purpose of our lives is to be happy." - Dalai Lama

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Alex wrote:
Dave - Cyclists VOR wrote:

On 24/04/2013 20:42, Mrcheerful wrote:
Judith wrote:
My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". It
doesn't require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through
pieces of rubber. The diameter of the hole is not important - as
long as I can make the hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss.
Something like : apply tool to rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? Do
you think I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but
it still do its job. I don't want to use it just once or twice; but
need to use it on a very regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know
that some people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

No, it would not do the job, an auto centre punch requires to be pressed
against a solid object in order to work, even if the rubber was backed by
heavy steel it is unlikely to penetrate rubber unless it was very thin. A
dart on the end of a stick would probably do what you require.


Mr C is right, they need resistance.

Can I suggest a battery/gas nail gun like the Paslode?

Why pay close on £500 for your suggestion, though, when a dart on the
end of a stick would probably do what is required?


When you say punch do you need to have a section of rubber removed leaving
a circular measurable hole or do you just need a stab wound like a
puncture? Different tools would be required for each.
--
ennemm

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On Apr 24, 9:34*pm, Alex wrote:
Dave - Cyclists VOR wrote:









On 24/04/2013 20:42, Mrcheerful wrote:
Judith wrote:
My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". *It
doesn't require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through
pieces of rubber. *The diameter of the hole is not important - as
long as I can make the hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss.
Something like : apply tool to rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? *Do
you think I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but
it still do its job. *I don't want to use it just once or twice; but
need to use it on a very regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know
that some people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

No, it would not do the job, an auto centre punch requires to be pressed
against a solid object in order to work, even if the rubber was backed by
heavy steel it is unlikely to penetrate rubber unless it was very thin.. *A
dart on the end of a stick would probably do what you require.

Mr C is right, they need resistance.

Can I suggest a battery/gas nail gun like the Paslode?

Why pay close on £500 for your suggestion, though, when a dart on the
end of a stick would probably do what is required?


That's Dave for you. A bladder on the end of a stick would do for him.

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On Apr 24, 9:43*pm, nik.morgan wrote:
Alex wrote:
Dave - Cyclists VOR wrote:

On 24/04/2013 20:42, Mrcheerful wrote:
Judith wrote:
My friend has what I believe is known as an "Auto centre punch". *It
doesn't require a hammer to make the punched hole.

I have a very specific requirement for punching single holes through
pieces of rubber. *The diameter of the hole is not important - as
long as I can make the hole very quickly with the minimum of fuss.
Something like : apply tool to rubber item - press hard - hole made.

Does the team think that an "Auto centre punch" would do the job? *Do
you think I could sharpen the point to make it more needle like - but
it still do its job. *I don't want to use it just once or twice; but
need to use it on a very regular basis.

(Apologies for making the post in the cycling newsgroup - but I know
that some people here have many good ideas - much lateral thinking)

No, it would not do the job, an auto centre punch requires to be pressed
against a solid object in order to work, even if the rubber was backed by
heavy steel it is unlikely to penetrate rubber unless it was very thin. *A
dart on the end of a stick would probably do what you require.

Mr C is right, they need resistance.

Can I suggest a battery/gas nail gun like the Paslode?

Why pay close on £500 for your suggestion, though, when a dart on the
end of a stick would probably do what is required?

When you say punch do you need to have a section of rubber removed leaving
a circular measurable hole or do you just need a stab wound like a
puncture? Different tools would be required for each.
--

I assume that Judith is just having a wank, and this is what she
wants:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi6QGys7Ns0

Ahhh, release! Better now.