DustBow

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I will check the exact size tonight - I know I went right off of Bobby's site and he lists 2 sizes for the 1" spud, I'm almost positive I ended up with the bigger size, 1-5/8 instead of 1-9/16. I had a really good week on Ebay a few months back and scored several Greenlee punches in useful sizes.

The small size would probably make for an easier solder job since the fit would be more snug, but I managed OK with the 1-5/8 hole.

I will confirm the size tonight, maybe we could work out a deal and I could ship it to you as long as you ship it back. You're not too far away

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BlackNotch

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I used the cheap Harbor Freight punch kit with good results. The hole was a tad smaller than the diameter of my welding spud, so I just took a step bit and drilled around the edge of the hole until it fit. The manual says its 1 1/4" but it makes a bigger hole than that. I was able to make two holes with this kit in two different kegs, but Im not sure how many uses you will get from a $20 kit. http://www.harborfreight.com/knockout-punch-kit-91201.html

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P-J

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Harbor Freight punch sets are "Electrical Conduit Punches" & punch a hole for conduit fittings.

Here are the stated sizes and the actual hole size:

Die - Actual Hole
1/2" = 7/8"
3/4" = 1-3/32"
1" = 1-11/32"
1-1/4" = 1-11/16"

So, with that stated, be very careful.

P-J

ekjohns

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Thanks PJ, the spud needs between 1 9/16" - 1 5/8". In other words the harbor freight ones are either too small (1-11/32") or too big ( 1-11/16")

BlackNotch

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It may depend on where u get the spud, mine fit snug using the 1 11/16".

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ekjohns

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where did you get yours if you do not mind me asking

P-J

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A dremel tool would allow you to fit the coupling in place in just a few minutes.

Also Silver Solder is your friend in this adventure. Kit @ HomeDepot

No welding required.

P-J

BlackNotch

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I got mine from Amazon, I wanted to buy from Bobby, but he was out of 1/2" spuds and Amazon had both. The 1" spud fits a Camco ripple.

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DustBow

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My punch is 1-5/8

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"Brewers make wort, yeast make beer."

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Where did you get the punch 1-5/8 doesn't seem to be a common size

Edit oops i see.harbor frieght