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Oct 07, 2025 - 08:17 AM
9/32" is the largest punch made for this tool. Holes as large as 1/2" would quickly exceed the tonnage rating for this tool. To punch up to 1/2" holes you would have to use the No. 8 Med Duty Punch or larger.
Are you able to put a 3/8 and 1/2 die on it if you're just punching through thin sheet metal? Roper Whitney 5 Jr Hand Punch Kit
I installed a lot of snow guards which are a 22 gauge steel wrapped with a 26 gauge steel. But we need to pre-drill 1/2-in holes every 18 in in this 10-ft snow guard and I'm thinking this could save us some time if we can fit a bigger die. I don't want the bigger punches they are bulky and too heavy to use on a roof.
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Roper Whitney 5 Jr Hand Punch Kit
The original Roper Whitney No. 5 Jr. Hand Punch Kit is a compact, heavy-duty solution for fast, accurate hole punching in sheet metal and other materials. Built with the legendary durability Roper Whitney is known for, this portable punch delivers clean, precise holes without the need for drilling—s...
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Question: Do you know or a source for replacement rubber grips for the Roper Whitney #5 Jr hand punch?
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Question: How to change punch on the 5 Jr hand tool
Answer: If you remove the thumb screw in the middle of the handle as shown in the attached photo, the top pivots back and the top punch is allowed to simply slide out.
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