Brass drift?

[buck91]

Are these available anywhere any more? None of the local hardware stores or big box stores have anything on the shelf and even Amazon has few options. I used to have a nice brass rod about 12in that worked great for various stuff but its long gone now.

 

[dlundblad]

https://www.amazon.com/Mayhew-61360-Brass-Drift-Punch/dp/B000XSEC9Y

The dimensions are confusing, but I am assuming at least one of those is 12".

US made too.

 

[SR5]

Isn't it just a brass rod, used as a drift. I just got an brass off cut from my local workshop.

 

[Pop_Rivit]

Yes, they are still around and available lots of places.

 

[larryinnewyork]

I had the same problem when I wanted to buy a Brass Hammer.

Home Depot had ALL kinds of hammers, but NO brass.

Ended up getting one at Harbor Freight.
Used on: Letter & Number Stamps.
Keeps the hitting surface from mushrooming.

 

[Shannow]

Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Yes, they are still around and available lots of places.


Harpsichord tuners still use them ???

 

[mehullica]

SnapOn, Mac, Matco tool websites sell them, or any local tool truck dealer

 

[JHZR2]

I found us made ones on Amazon not long ago, and also saw them just the other day as "Carlisle" tools at Napa.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

You can purchase brass rod stock at any industrial store. When I was in power generation, all the mechs made drifts out of rod stock. Haven't had a need for a brass drift in 25 years as I don't disassemble anything anymore.

 

[andyd]

Sorta off track. When I need to concentrate the 10 pounder onto the ball joints of the 528e I rig a stand for a 2' stick of 5/8 all thread. It is grade 2 and soft

 

[ironman_gq]

Just order brass stock in any size and length you want. If you want it tapered just grind it to shape, nothing special about the drifts that your looking for.