Dimple dies

pplblazerdude · Aug 23, 2015

Looking at getting some dimple dies. I have looked at every set known to man. My question is what ones do you guys use? What sizes do you use most? I don't mind to buy a large set but don't wanna buy ones that will never get used. So let's hear our input and why you got the ones you did. Thanks in advance

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Rokcrler · Aug 23, 2015

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I have this set, used everyone so far.
http://www.polyperformance.com/Light-Racing-Flared-Hole-Dies?quantity=1&multi107=6395&multi=16002
LRP-158105 Piece - 75", 1.0", 1.5", 2.0", 2.5"

I use this to kno knock out the holes and to dimple.
http://m.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-punch-driver-kit-96718.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

Barbedwireoffroad sells conduit sized dies, the knockout set above doesn't fit tube size exactly.

85toyo · Aug 23, 2015

Billybob on pirate sells Dimples super cheap. That's where I got mine

fl-krawler · Aug 23, 2015

85toyo said:
Billybob on pirate sells Dimples super cheap. That's where I got mine

This!

I got my set from trick tools... it has 5 dies from 1/2" to 2.5"... They all get used and I'm probably going to buy a 3" single here soon. I wish my dies had a hole in the center so I wouldn't have to use the press to make the flared holes. If I ever get some free time that will be a mod that I do to them

pplblazerdude · Aug 23, 2015

85toyo said:
Billybob on pirate sells Dimples super cheap. That's where I got mine

looked at these before and I do like them. Do you feel the need for the through hole or is doing all the work in the press not that big of a deal?

Rokcrler · Aug 23, 2015

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The thru hole is sweet, because you're not limited to only flare on a press.
With the setup I posted you can flare on the rig, or whatever you're flaring...biggest thing is you're not limited to the size of the press frame

Jduck · Aug 23, 2015

I have this kit, and so far it's worked awesome. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Dimple-Die-Tool-set-Complete-dzus-0-5-0-75-1-0-1-25-1-5-1-75-2-0-2-5-3-0-Fab-Car-/111665341123?nav=SEARCH

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pplblazerdude · Aug 23, 2015

Jduck said:
I have this kit, and so far it's worked awesome. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Dimple-Die-Tool-set-Complete-dzus-0-5-0-75-1-0-1-25-1-5-1-75-2-0-2-5-3-0-Fab-Car-/111665341123?nav=SEARCH

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Did you use a hole saw for each hole?

Jduck · Aug 23, 2015

pplblazerdude said:
Did you use a hole saw for each hole?

I cheat with a Torchmate plasma table

pplblazerdude · Aug 23, 2015

Jduck said:
I cheat with a Torchmate plasma table

That was my next question.

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Eddyj · Aug 23, 2015

So how does the hydraulic punch work? I've never used one.

kmcminn · Aug 23, 2015

These work great for getting large holes in sheetmetal.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Greenlee-Gator-LS60-12V-Battery-Powered-Hydraulic-Knockout-Punch-Tool-Cordless-/291542570261?nav=SEARCH

Rokcrler · Aug 23, 2015

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Since we all like videos
SWAG Off Road Dimple Die Process, using Harbor Fr…: http://youtu.be/oNS5xQnDoJo

Rokcrler · Aug 23, 2015

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Now Kevin, just cause you have a bling yota now don't mean we all have Benjamins to burn son!

kmcminn · Aug 23, 2015

We use them at work regularly then get a set of knockouts for stainless. :smoke:

Neal3000 · Aug 23, 2015

I got mine from Billy Bob on pirate too, also Nexgen offrod has them for a great price. I use a holesaw on a drillpress, works fine for mine, i originally tried a ebay kockout punch but it was sized for conduit, didn't match up quite right with my dies. I think you can order dies that match the conduit punch sizes though from swag maybe?