Use the Snap Lock Punch tool to make 3/8-Inch (1 cm) wide impressions on metal edges to join pieces of sheet metal, duct or pipe. The compound-leverage mechanism provides greater control and easy operation. This cutting and notching tool has comfortable, contoured grips covering hardened steel handles and features a convenient self-opening tool latch. The all-steel construction and nickel-chrome plated hardware provides long life and durability.
Drop-forged steel jaw easily punches 3/8-Inch (1 cm) wide impressions on metal edges to easily join pieces of sheet metal, duct or pipe
Compound-leverage mechanism for greater control and easy operation
Q:What is the thickest gauge of aluminum this tool can crimp?
by|Oct 16, 2020
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A:Â Not too sure yet. 26g duct and pipe for hvac goes smoothly.
by|Mar 23, 2023
A:Â The Klein Tools Snap Lock Punch is designed for up to 24 gauge steel and 28 gauge stainless steel. It has not been tested on aluminum, but it should crimp a thicker gauge aluminum than steel.
by|Oct 21, 2020
A:Â Snap Lock Punch - 86528
punches 3/8-inch (10 mm) wide 26ga.steel or 28ga stainless. I haven't tried anything thicker than 26 ga aluminum, depending on your grip strength.
by|Oct 20, 2020
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Oct 7, 2018
Klein Tools snap lock punch is another quality Made hand tool. Comfortable in your hand and easy...
Klein Tools snap lock punch is another quality
Made hand tool.
Comfortable in your hand and easy too use.
This is nice have, even if you don’t use it often.
Very handy to have when you do need it.
Can be used for various projects where you
need to punch lightweight metal, aluminum, etc
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When I picked up a pair of the Klein snap-lock punch model 86528 I was very impressed the snap-lo...
When I picked up a pair of the Klein snap-lock punch model 86528 I was very impressed the snap-lock feels good in the hand and are very comfortable the handle also has a lanyard hole and that's good for safety when you are on scaffolding it also has a handle lock and it is spring loaded when you squeeze the handles about 3/8 of an inch they unlock with ease this lock is thumb operated
The snap locks are nickel -Chrome plated and drop- forged Steel Jaw which makes them very durable and long-lasting I also like the compound Leverage for easy crimping it works very well
The snap locks are a Time Saver instead of hooking up my drill and grabbing sheet metal screws I can reach into my tool belt and grab my snap locks and snap lock the sheet metal together it's 5 times faster
I must say Klein makes great tools and the snap locks are heavy duty and very well made and looks good too I also like the packaging it comes in it keeps people from tampering with them before you buy them if you do ductwork or if you are an apprentice you should own a pair of these snap locks
I recommend these snap locks for anybody that wants quick connections with sheet metal
Very high quality tool that I hope to use for years to come. The price was affordable and made the job much easier. Made putting m plenum together a snap
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Nov 29, 2022
Great tool for fastening gutter end caps...
Great tool for fastening gutter end caps
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Jun 6, 2020
They work great...
They work great
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Jan 2, 2019
This Klein Snap lock punch has a drop-forged steel jaw that easily punches a 3/8-inch (10 mm) wid...
This Klein Snap lock punch has a drop-forged steel jaw that easily punches a 3/8-inch (10 mm) wide impression on sheet metal, duct or pipe edges. The comfortable, contoured grips cover hardened steel handles utilizing a compound-leverage mechanism for greater control and easy operation. The self-opening latch for one handed operation and all-steel frame and nickel-chrome plated hardware provides long life and durability Great tool for HVAC techs and metal roofing/gutter installers that work with sheet metal, vinyl and aluminum.
Love this punch! Got this to replace my old worn-out pair (from another brand) and I'm so happy w...
Love this punch! Got this to replace my old worn-out pair (from another brand) and I'm so happy with them they work as hard as my old ones ever did. Clean, precise punches, and easy to use. I really like the auto-ope ing feature as well, it is great for one handed use when on a ladder. From pocket to punching with no struggle and no dropping stuff on the floor. I let a couple other guys try them out on the jobsite, and I think it's safe to say that Klein will be selling some more of these real soon.
I have to be honest - This was a different product than I thought I was getting. This is a punch...
I have to be honest - This was a different product than I thought I was getting. This is a punch for joining pieces of sheet metal (for example, snapping the sides of sheet metal to make a pipe or duct). As I'm not a sheet metal guy, I will find limited use for this, but I am impressed by how well-built it is. I used it to punch metal at least 3 times as thick as I have ever seen for ducting, and it did it beautifully, and with no visible signs of stress (i.e., the punch doesn't show any sign of dulling or flattening). It is well-balanced, and has a very smart jaw-lock feature that is easy to lock, yet releases as soon as you need it.
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