Disc cutter set

I have broken my 3mm cutter for my disc cutter set. Does Anybody know if you can get a replacement and if so where from?
Thanks

Olivia

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By broken what do you mean it can most likely be reground

Snapped into 3 pieces https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...94bfe30ffe.jpg

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Ooh that shouldn’t happen! Where did you buy it? I would imagine if it wasn’t from a reputable company then getting a replacement isn’t likely unless you can get a machine engineer to make you one

It's years old. I bought it from cookson gold many tears ago. I'll have to do some digging. Thanks for your help

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Is it just the punch that is broken or is it the hole unit that has come apart

Juat the 3mm punch

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You could purchase a piece of silver steel from some where like this, https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/mate...egoryId=160205
then grind and harden it it really is not that difficult, if you wish to do this I can tell you how to go about it

Another idea would be to purchase a 3 mm HSS drill from the hardware store and cut the plain end off use that, you would need to grind the cutting end square and flat,
if you look at the other punches you will see how they are ground, you could do this with your pendant motor or dremel or what ever you have

Well, first things first: you need to measure the diameter of the broken one with callipers, to get its exact dimensions.

Then, given what is available to you and your engineering skills, you will know whether you can replace it. To work it will have to be a good fit. Dennis

Yes Dennis 100% agree I should have mentioned it, if the stock is larger it would be fairly simple to grind it down in a hand piece or cordless drill, if the stock is smaller well then it would not be viable, after saying all that it might be a good excuse to go out and buy a fancy new one

Thanks guys. I'll have a go at making myself one. That's good

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You could get a replacement 3mm punch (pack of 2) and other diameters, from a USA based supplier e.g. https://www.riogrande.com/product/st...m-dia/11259403, though whether that is a cost effective solution once you've factored in postage, packing and import duty, you would have to judge yourself.

Thanks Paul. I'll definitely look into that.

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Here you go; 3mm disc punch replacement, I knew I'd seen some UK stock somewhere:https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/7-...s-03-to-0125mm Worth a chance for £3.95 + VAT? It looks like 3mm is a popular replacement size :)

Yes great That's brilliant

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