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Roll Pin Starter Punches - Standard Roll Pin Starter Punch 7 Piece Kit
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SKU: 080000241
Overview
This seven-piece starter punch kit is designed to begin removing roll or spring pins with control and less risk of damage to the pin or the punch. The short-shaft design keeps your hand closer to the work, which can make alignment easier and help reduce flex compared with longer finishing punches. Made from solid steel with parallel-ground shanks and knurled handles, it offers a practical setup for bench work and firearm maintenance where precise pin starting matters. The kit includes one punch each in seven sizes, giving you a range of options for different pin diameters.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Short Shaft
Design keeps your hand closer
Helps Start
Roll or spring pins without
Seven-piece Kit
Covers a range of common
Solid Steel
Parallel-ground shanks and knurled handles
Includes One
Punch each in sizes from
Key Features
- Seven-piece starter punch kit for roll or spring pin work.
- Short shaft design places your hand closer to the pin for more control.
- Helps start pin removal without damaging pins or the punch.
- Made from solid steel with parallel-ground shanks.
- Knurled handles provide a secure grip during use.
- Includes one punch each in seven sizes from #1 to #7.
Best Used For
- Starting roll or spring pins on firearms or gear without damaging the pin or punch
- Users who want a short-shaft punch for closer hand placement and more control
- Bench work where a starter punch kit helps avoid bending longer finishing punches
- Shop users needing a seven-size set for common roll pin starting tasks
Specifications
| Color | black |
|---|---|
| Kit Contents | One each of seven sizes: #1, 1/16" (1.6mm); #2, 5/64" (2mm); #3, 3/32" (2.4mm); #4, 1/8" (3.2mm); #5, 5/32" (4mm); #6, 3/16" (4.8mm); #7, 7/32" (5.5mm) |
| Material | Steel |
Pros
- Short shaft design keeps your hand closer to the pin for added control.
- Helps start roll or spring pins without damaging the pin or punch.
- Seven-piece kit covers a range of common roll pin sizes.
- Solid steel construction with parallel-ground shanks and knurled handles.
- Includes one punch each in sizes from 1/16 inch to 7/32 inch.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Starter punches are designed for beginning roll or spring pin removal, so they are not a substitute for finishing punches when the pin needs to be driven all the way through.
- The short shaft format improves control by keeping your hand closer to the pin, but it also means these are specialized tools rather than general-purpose punches.
- The kit includes seven sizes, yet the two largest entries are both listed as 7/32" (5.5mm), so buyers should verify which sizes they actually need before purchase.
- Steel construction with knurled handles supports control and durability, but the product details do not specify any grip coating or finish beyond black steel.
Suggested Comparisons
- Roll pin punch sets
- Pin punch sets
- Gunsmithing hand tools
- Bench maintenance tool kits
Suggested Accessories
- Punch block or bench block
- Roll pin punch set
- Tool roll or storage pouch
- Small parts organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this kit used for?
It is designed to start the removal of roll or spring pins without causing damage to the pins or the punch.
How many punches are included, and what sizes are in the kit?
The kit includes seven starter punches: #1 1/16" (1.6mm), #2 5/64" (2mm), #3 3/32" (2.4mm), #4 1/8" (3.2mm), #5 5/32" (4mm), #6 3/16" (4.8mm), #7 7/32" (5.5mm).
What makes a starter punch different from a longer roll pin punch?
The short shaft design gives you more control by keeping your hand closer to the pin and helps keep you from bending longer finishing roll pin punches.
What are the punches made of?
The specifications list steel, black. The description also says they are made from solid steel with parallel-ground shanks and knurled handles.
Does the product description specify whether these are for a particular firearm or tool application?
No. The provided data only says they are for starting the removal of roll or spring pins; it does not specify a particular firearm or tool application.