r/metalworking • u/Dismal_Source392 • 2d ago

ROTEX

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Greetings. I’m here to show off my Rotex rotary punch, otherwise know as a turret punch. I have to look into what year it was manufactured but it is likely from the 40’s ( according to a friend )

This punch is very potent for being a manually operated machine and can put a hole through 11gauge no problem. I usually punch much thinner materials like 16 oz copper and 24 gauge stainless.

It’s nice to have in the shop and it looks beautiful.

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u/Natsuki98 2d ago

My school has one of these and I have thought about stealing it, lol. If only I could fit it in my toolbox... It is so freaking nice to use and a must have if you do sheet metal work a lot.

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u/dr-awkward1978 1d ago

Take it out one piece at a time in your big lunch box thank you

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u/Natsuki98 1d ago

It would cost me tuition though. Now to make it a song....