[alt-photo] Re: Aluminum

[Keith Gerling]

That thickness poses no problem at all for a Ternes register punch.  So I
guess it depends upon what you are using.

Keith

On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Don Bryant <donsbryant at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Paul,
>
> I'm using an old Kodak punch and I couldn't punch sheet aluminum that
> thick.
> I purchased several samples and finally tried aluminum flashing which
> worked
> fine, is easy to get, and easy to cut from rolls with a rota-trimmer. Best
> advice is to test samples and see what works for you.
>
> Optimally I would have probably preferred something a little thicker.
>
> Don
>
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> Do you think .025" sheet can be punched easily with a plate punch?
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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>
>
> > Hello Harley,
> >
> > As I mentioned in another post I use aluminum flashing which is thin
> > enough
> > to be punched easily for punch registration.
> >
> > The flashing is about 0.010 inches thick and can be purchased at building
> > supply outlets or online at Amazon.com. It's usually available in 10 or
> 20
> > inch widths by 10 feet. 14 inch widths are also fairly easy to find.
> >
> > Don Bryant
> >
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