Punches

Punches are focused hand tools and replacement punching components used in metalworking, maintenance, repair, assembly, and shop work. This category includes oblong punches for creating specified oblong openings with compatible equipment, pin punches for removing loosened pins and keys, pilot punches for driving pins through prepared holes, and bronze drift punches for aligning unhardened steel or aluminum components.

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  • 1/4-Inch Pin Punch

    Williams

    1/4-Inch Pin Punch

    Our Price:
    $9.99

    This 1/4-inch pin punch is for machinists, maintenance teams, and shop users who need to drive out pins and keys after they have been initially loosened with a solid or starter punch.Designed for...

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  • 1/8-Inch Pin Punch

    Williams

    1/8-Inch Pin Punch

    Our Price:
    $6.99

    This 1/8-inch pin punch is a hand tool for maintenance and metalworking professionals who need to drive out pins and keys after they have been loosened. It supports controlled removal work following...

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  • 3/16-Inch Pin Punch

    Williams

    3/16-Inch Pin Punch

    Our Price:
    $8.19

    This 3/16-inch pin punch is for machinists, maintenance teams, and shop professionals who need to drive out pins and keys after they have been loosened with a solid or starter punch. It supports...

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Helpful Buying Guide

Punch Buying Guide

Choose a punch by starting with the job: creating an oblong opening, removing a loosened pin or key, driving a pin through a prepared hole, or aligning components. Then compare the stated size, punch design, and—where applicable—the compatible equipment model.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Match the punch to the task

Use oblong punches for specified oblong openings, pin punches for follow-up removal of loosened pins and keys, pilot punches for driving pins through prepared holes, and bronze drift punches for alignment work.

How to Choose

Confirm size and compatibility

Compare the required opening or punch size first. For oblong punches, verify the listed equipment model before selecting a replacement component.

Applications

Support common shop work

The represented products support metalworking, machining, maintenance, repair, assembly, pin removal, and component positioning tasks.

Additional Information

Consider sets and single tools

Choose an individual punch for a defined size or application, or select a set when the included range matches the work. Listed products have a minimum order quantity of one.

4Punch types represented

Oblong, pin, pilot, and bronze drift punch options address distinct shop tasks.

1/16–1/2 in.Pilot set range

The 12-piece pilot punch set covers this stated size range.

3Drift punch sizes in the set

The bronze drift set includes 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 3/4 in. punches.

1 eachMinimum order

The represented items are available with an effective minimum order quantity of one.

Comparison Guide

Compare Punch Types

Use this overview to identify the product type aligned with your operation, then verify the stated size and any required model fit.

Punch typeBest suited forKey selection factor
Oblong punchCreating a specified oblong openingOpening dimensions and compatible equipment model
Pin or pilot punchRemoving loosened pins and keys, or driving pins through prepared holesPunch size and whether follow-up removal or guided driving is needed
Bronze drift punchAligning unhardened steel or aluminum componentsRequired drift punch size; individual punch or three-piece set
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Choose by Punch Type

Select the design that fits the work

Different punch formats address different steps in shop work. Selecting by intended use helps narrow the options before comparing measurements.

  • Oblong punches create stated oblong openings with compatible equipment models.
  • Pin punches drive out pins and keys after they have been loosened with a solid or starter punch.
  • Pilot punches use a pilot-point design to guide the punch onto a pin before force is applied.
  • Bronze drift punches align unhardened steel or aluminum components.
Check Sizes and Model Fit

Use the listed dimensions as your comparison points

For a pin, pilot, or drift punch, compare the stated punch size with the task. For an oblong punch, compare both opening dimensions and the designated tool model.

  • Pin punch sizes represented include 3/32 in., 3/16 in., 1/4 in., and 5/16 in.
  • The pilot punch set covers sizes from 1/16 in. through 1/2 in.
  • Bronze drift options include 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 3/4 in. sizes.
  • Oblong punches are designated for Models 75002.5PR, 75004PR, 75005, or 76000PR, depending on the item.
Plan for Individual or Multi-Size Coverage

Buy the coverage your work requires

Individual tools provide a specified size for a particular job. Multi-piece sets offer several sizes for teams that handle varied pins or alignment needs.

  • The 12-piece pilot punch set provides a range from 1/16 in. through 1/2 in.
  • The 3-piece bronze drift punch set includes 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 3/4 in. sizes.
  • Individual pin punches are available in several stated sizes for follow-up pin and key removal.
  • Individual oblong punches provide defined opening sizes for compatible punching equipment.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are pin punches used for?

Pin punches are used to drive out pins and keys after they have been initially loosened with a solid or starter punch.

What is the purpose of a pilot punch?

A pilot punch helps drive pins straight through prepared holes. Its pilot-point design helps guide the punch onto the pin before force is applied.

How do I choose an oblong punch?

Match the required oblong opening dimensions and confirm the punch is designed for the compatible equipment model listed for that item.

What can bronze drift punches align?

The represented bronze drift punches are intended for aligning unhardened steel or aluminum components.

Helpful Buying Guide

Punch Buying Guide

Choose a punch by starting with the job: creating an oblong opening, removing a loosened pin or key, driving a pin through a prepared hole, or aligning components. Then compare the stated size, punch design, and—where applicable—the compatible equipment model.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Match the punch to the task

Use oblong punches for specified oblong openings, pin punches for follow-up removal of loosened pins and keys, pilot punches for driving pins through prepared holes, and bronze drift punches for alignment work.

How to Choose

Confirm size and compatibility

Compare the required opening or punch size first. For oblong punches, verify the listed equipment model before selecting a replacement component.

Applications

Support common shop work

The represented products support metalworking, machining, maintenance, repair, assembly, pin removal, and component positioning tasks.

Additional Information

Consider sets and single tools

Choose an individual punch for a defined size or application, or select a set when the included range matches the work. Listed products have a minimum order quantity of one.

4Punch types represented

Oblong, pin, pilot, and bronze drift punch options address distinct shop tasks.

1/16–1/2 in.Pilot set range

The 12-piece pilot punch set covers this stated size range.

3Drift punch sizes in the set

The bronze drift set includes 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 3/4 in. punches.

1 eachMinimum order

The represented items are available with an effective minimum order quantity of one.

Comparison Guide

Compare Punch Types

Use this overview to identify the product type aligned with your operation, then verify the stated size and any required model fit.

Punch typeBest suited forKey selection factor
Oblong punchCreating a specified oblong openingOpening dimensions and compatible equipment model
Pin or pilot punchRemoving loosened pins and keys, or driving pins through prepared holesPunch size and whether follow-up removal or guided driving is needed
Bronze drift punchAligning unhardened steel or aluminum componentsRequired drift punch size; individual punch or three-piece set
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Choose by Punch Type

Select the design that fits the work

Different punch formats address different steps in shop work. Selecting by intended use helps narrow the options before comparing measurements.

  • Oblong punches create stated oblong openings with compatible equipment models.
  • Pin punches drive out pins and keys after they have been loosened with a solid or starter punch.
  • Pilot punches use a pilot-point design to guide the punch onto a pin before force is applied.
  • Bronze drift punches align unhardened steel or aluminum components.
Check Sizes and Model Fit

Use the listed dimensions as your comparison points

For a pin, pilot, or drift punch, compare the stated punch size with the task. For an oblong punch, compare both opening dimensions and the designated tool model.

  • Pin punch sizes represented include 3/32 in., 3/16 in., 1/4 in., and 5/16 in.
  • The pilot punch set covers sizes from 1/16 in. through 1/2 in.
  • Bronze drift options include 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 3/4 in. sizes.
  • Oblong punches are designated for Models 75002.5PR, 75004PR, 75005, or 76000PR, depending on the item.
Plan for Individual or Multi-Size Coverage

Buy the coverage your work requires

Individual tools provide a specified size for a particular job. Multi-piece sets offer several sizes for teams that handle varied pins or alignment needs.

  • The 12-piece pilot punch set provides a range from 1/16 in. through 1/2 in.
  • The 3-piece bronze drift punch set includes 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 3/4 in. sizes.
  • Individual pin punches are available in several stated sizes for follow-up pin and key removal.
  • Individual oblong punches provide defined opening sizes for compatible punching equipment.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are pin punches used for?

Pin punches are used to drive out pins and keys after they have been initially loosened with a solid or starter punch.

What is the purpose of a pilot punch?

A pilot punch helps drive pins straight through prepared holes. Its pilot-point design helps guide the punch onto the pin before force is applied.

How do I choose an oblong punch?

Match the required oblong opening dimensions and confirm the punch is designed for the compatible equipment model listed for that item.

What can bronze drift punches align?

The represented bronze drift punches are intended for aligning unhardened steel or aluminum components.