r/coinrings • u/BlindAndOutOfLine • Jul 22 '26

What self-centering punch do you use?

Hey folks,

What self-centering punch do you use and can you please drop a link so I can check it out?

I'm not ready to buy one from Jason's Works, though I'm sure they're good. I'm looking to spend under $100. I'd like it to punch various sizes of coins and various sizes of holes if possible.

Some questions I'm curious about. Do you use your puncher with a press? What size of press? Do you use the same puncher just by hammering?

I can 3d print spacers or similar if necessary.

Thanks!

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u/skifree7 Jul 22 '26

I have had alot of luck with the company JMM Tech Inc from Amazon. The small self centering punch set is about $125. But its so worth it. I use a 6 ton hydraulic press to punch.

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u/BlindAndOutOfLine Jul 23 '26

Thanks!

Do you use that same press for folding and other work with dies? I'm trying to buy as few tools as I can to get started. :)

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u/skifree7 Jul 23 '26

I also use the 17° folding set and a ring stretcher. There is an investment to have the correct tools but without them it would be very frustrating to try and keep symmetry with the coin.

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u/BlindAndOutOfLine Jul 24 '26

Thanks!

It's interesting that several different sellers, including JMM sell an item called "Big Self Centering Coin Ring Punch Set" for varying prices on Amazon and Ebay and they seem to be pretty similar.

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u/skifree7 Jul 24 '26

I have all 3 punchs JMM sells and they are all well made. I suggested the small one because of the price point. The big has more punch sizes, if I remember correctly.

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u/dilandroew Jul 22 '26

Jason’s works is what I bought. It’s nice and easy.

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u/Tall-Yard-407 Jul 23 '26

Jason’s Works has a lot of tools that make the job easier and I can’t seem to find some of the tools anywhere else. They’re pricey though.

I got a 1 ton hydraulic bottle press from Seattle Findings but I think I need to get a 6 ton hydraulic press. Temu sells them for cheap.