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Old 21-01-2012, 08:38 PM
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Is there anywhere that sells punches that will punch cyliders out of a foam block, I know many people suggest metal aerials but is there a specific tool for the job.

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Old 21-01-2012, 08:52 PM
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Carl Nixon certainly used to sell them on here
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Old 21-01-2012, 09:16 PM
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Is there anywhere that sells punches that will punch cyliders out of a foam block, I know many people suggest metal aerials but is there a specific tool for the job.

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I just machined a selection up at work. If you know anybody who has access to a lathe it will only take them a few Min's. other than that fresh water anglers can buy bread punches maybe they would do the job.
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Old 21-01-2012, 09:33 PM
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I use these for booby eyes, they are fairly good after you put an edge on them.
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Old 21-01-2012, 10:28 PM
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I used to use aerial sections but I find it much easier now just to buy booby eye chord and cut it to length.
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Old 22-01-2012, 01:07 PM
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Thanks for the feedback, I'll have a look at the punches on ebay as I already have a few foam blocks.

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