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Things to consider if you are a Heavy-duty punch and chisel user

Today, Punches and Chisels - your striking tools, are used for the purpose of pulling out pins, bushings or cutting and splitting steel items. They work like your workshop assistant! With advancements in the manufacturing industry, the market is now flooded with a variety of designs, shapes, functionality, and types of these tools. It might be a little confusing to decide on the one that will serve your purpose the best. Below, I have summarized the buying, maintenance, and safety guides for all those heavy-duty punch and chisel set users out there! BUYING GUIDE You need to think about the application first. Read along to discover the types of punches and chisels and add the right one to your shop cart:  Types of Punches Solid Punches: Used to drive out pins or mark impressions on work objects. They come in a range of diameters, lengths, and tips. Prick Punches: Used on softer materials be it wood, metal, or plastic. Used to mark light dents. Work well for designing. Center Punc...