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What tool did they use back then for punched tin? #621864 Tue Jul 14 2015 11:05 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 203 California N No Longer A Member OP Petro Enthusiast
OP No Longer A Member Petro Enthusiast N Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 203 California	Hey guys I have a punched tin gasoline lens and I was just curious if anyone knew what tool they used back then to punch the holes? There is a flap of metal still in each hole so clearly it could not have been a drill. It's always puzzled me so I figured I ask if any of you guys knew.

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Re: What tool did they use back then for punched tin? No Longer A Member #621869 Wed Jul 15 2015 03:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,351 Likes: 62 Wisconsin Paul Bell Veteran Member
Paul Bell Veteran Member Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,351 Likes: 62 Wisconsin	I've always assumed those were stamped. See our restorations & products! >>>>> https://www.facebook.com/roadrash/

Re: What tool did they use back then for punched tin? No Longer A Member #621890 Wed Jul 15 2015 06:56 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,348 Likes: 1 Raleigh, North Carolina gulfiend! Veteran Member
gulfiend! Veteran Member Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,348 Likes: 1 Raleigh, North Carolina	...it's just a punch that dimpled/cut 3/4 of the way around the hole (leaving a tab), and pushed the cut tin in... ...on the old Tiolene signs, there are 3 or 4 different sizes of holes...pretty sure those, at least, were punched by hand... Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...

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