There was a
"Q-Max" D type punch, don't know if it is still available, but
that could be used to pace a hole anywhere in a sheet of metal (it is pulled
through with a bolt, so doesn't need a press of any kind).
Jim.
The famed and well used Greenlee punches are like that. Various sizes
I've never seen a Greenlee punch in the UK. The famous ones over here
were called 'Q-Max', and are _very_ good, and last a long time if not
misused.
There were some cheap knock-offs that were useless and made poor holes
(if they worked at all).
RS components (nothing to do with Radio Shack, this is a major electronic
component distributor know to old hands as 'Radiospares') sell their own
brand of punches. I have no idea who makes them, but they are good (if
expensive). A D-connector punch is getting on for \pounds 100 (!).
and shapes and you drill a through hole and assemble
the punch on
opposing sides, insert bolt and tighten. Nice clean holes.
Yep, just like our Q-Max punches.
-tony