Dent Fix DF-8 Hole Punch, 1/4" Hole Size, 1-1/4" Deep Throat, Cuts Up To 18 Gauge Steel

Dent Fix DF-8 Hole Punch, 1/4" Hole Size, 1-1/4" Deep Throat, Cuts Up To 18 Gauge Steel

• Dent Fix DF-8 is a 1/4 inch hole punch designed to create consistent plug weld holes in sheet metal. It uses a 1-1/4 inch deep throat for better overlap capability near panel edges and is specified to punch through metal up to 18 gauge steel.
• Features:
  • 1/4 inch (6.5 mm) hole size supports plug weld hole preparation for panel replacement and patch work.
  • 1-1/4 inch deep throat improves reach near panel edges for better overlap capability during plug welding.
  • Punches up to 18 gauge steel to support common automotive body panel thicknesses.
  • Low effort operation helps reduce hand fatigue when punching multiple holes across a flange.
  • Replacement die set DF-8DS is available to restore punch performance after wear.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Dent Fix Equipment
  • Part Number: DF-8
  • Product Name: 1/4 inch Hole Punch
  • Alternate Part Numbers / Cross References: DF8
  • Product Type / Function: Manual hole punch for sheet metal plug weld holes
  • Hole Size: 1/4 inch (6.5 mm)
  • Throat Depth: 1-1/4 inch
  • Maximum Material Thickness: Up to 18 gauge steel
  • Compatible Service Part: Replacement die set DF-8DS
  • System Compatibility or Application: Designed to punch 1/4 inch (6.5 mm) holes in sheet metal for plug weld preparation on automotive body panels
  • Quantity: 1 hole punch
• The Dent Fix DF-8 Hole Punch can also be referred to as a plug weld hole punch, a 1/4 inch sheet metal hole punch, a body panel hole punch, a collision repair hole punch, and a flange hole punch.

Dent Fix Equipment manufactures collision repair tools and equipment for professional body shops, with product lines covering steel, aluminum, plastic, and refinishing support. The company has supplied repair-focused tooling for technicians since 1979.

Q: What hole size does the DF-8 punch?
A: It is designed to punch 1/4 inch holes, which is listed as 6.5 mm.

Q: How thick of metal can it punch?
A: It is specified to punch through metal up to 18 gauge steel.

Q: Why does throat depth matter for plug welding?
A: The 1-1/4 inch deep throat helps you place holes closer to panel edges and flanges, improving overlap capability and access when preparing plug weld locations.

Q: Is there a service part if the punch performance drops over time?
A: Yes. A replacement die set is specified as DF-8DS to restore the cutting surfaces after wear.