>>On Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:40:47 -0400, Martin Riddle
>><martin_...@verizon.net> wrote:

>>>On Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:18:23 -0700, Jim Thompson
>>><To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-I...@On-My-Web-Site.com> wrote:

>>>>I have a single-action sheet metal punch, punches holes from 3/32" to
>>>>9/32".  I think I got it at Harbor Freight.

>>>>Whilst adding some extra holes to the frame of this work-bench I am
>>>>building I royally busted up my knuckles.

>>>>Is there a multi-action device out there that has real pressure
>>>>multiplication?

>>>>                                        ...Jim Thompson

>>>Maybe the punch is not made for the guage your punching?
>>><http://www.mcmaster.com/#hole-forming-punches/=jzp4dt>

>>>Cheers

>>Maybe I just need longer handles >:-}

>>Reminds me of how I "assisted" a Craftsman end wrench many years ago
>>by adding on a piece of pipe (*).  Bent the wrench, but got the
>>head-bolt loose.  Took it back to Sears... the clerk smirked and
>>handed me a new one :-)

>>(*) I know, I know, I now own a rather long and sturdy torque wrench
>>but, when you're 22, who can afford one?

>>                                        ...Jim Thompson

>Many years ago, probably when Sears was more generous, my then brother
>in law worked at an electric motor repair/rewind shop.  They has
>several 2" to 3" sockets that they used with a three foot 'cheater'
>bar.  About every third try, they would just bust the socket.  Every
>week or so, one of the guys was sent to Sear with the busted ones, and
>came back with new ones.  Those thing went for $30 to $50 dollars
>apeice!

>Charlie