XxBoostinxX
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When I heard about Meguiar`s discontinuing their 3" pads, I became really disappointed. I couldn`t believe that such a great product wasn`t a hot commodity, but that is business. Then I heard rumors about a punch set being made that could allow for me to make my own 3", 2", and even 1" pads by KXK Dynamics. After a little persuasion I jumped at the opportunity to purchase the set and boy did they deliver.
The entire kit comes with a 1", 2", 3" punch with covers and the punch board. Initial impression of the set is that they are very well made and extremely heavy, especially the 3" punch. Each punch also comes with a cover to protect the cutting side. The cutting side will need to be sharpened after 100-200 pads.
Testing the 1" punch for the first time with the pad face down (easier if up) and compressing the pad with my left hand:
After a couple of solid hits with my 2lb dead blow hammer and a twist of the punch I now have a 1" pad for my Rupes Nano. B)
Once I stepped up to the 2" punch I really felt like I was beating the crap out of my bench while bouncing everything on it all over the place. I found out that I needed a heavier dead blow, at least 4 lb and a more solid surface. I attempted to do the 2" punch on the concrete floor of my garage and it worked perfectly with my 2 lb hammer, but it took multiple hits.
I finally stepped up to the 3", aka big dog, and tried with it. The punch itself probably weighs around 5-10 lbs and if you aren`t careful the rebound will cause it to bounce and possibly mis-cut.
The entire kit comes with a 1", 2", 3" punch with covers and the punch board. Initial impression of the set is that they are very well made and extremely heavy, especially the 3" punch. Each punch also comes with a cover to protect the cutting side. The cutting side will need to be sharpened after 100-200 pads.
Testing the 1" punch for the first time with the pad face down (easier if up) and compressing the pad with my left hand:
After a couple of solid hits with my 2lb dead blow hammer and a twist of the punch I now have a 1" pad for my Rupes Nano. B)
Once I stepped up to the 2" punch I really felt like I was beating the crap out of my bench while bouncing everything on it all over the place. I found out that I needed a heavier dead blow, at least 4 lb and a more solid surface. I attempted to do the 2" punch on the concrete floor of my garage and it worked perfectly with my 2 lb hammer, but it took multiple hits.
I finally stepped up to the 3", aka big dog, and tried with it. The punch itself probably weighs around 5-10 lbs and if you aren`t careful the rebound will cause it to bounce and possibly mis-cut.
