{"product_id":"allstar-performance-punch-and-flare-tool-2-5-8in-all11076","title":"Allstar Performance Punch and Flare Tool 2-5\/8in — Steel \u0026 Aluminum | ALL11076","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Allstar Performance Punch and Flare Tool 2-5\/8in ALL11076 punches and flares a 2-5\/8in diameter hole in sheet metal in one operation. The tool cuts holes in up to 20 gauge (.0359in) steel or 18 gauge (.0403in) aluminum. Hole size increases about 1\/8in when the hole is flared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo use the tool, mark the center point of the hole location and drill a 1\/2in pilot hole as a guide. Apply a lubricant such as WD-40 to the bolt, bearing, and panel surface before tightening the mandrel bolt to cut and flare the hole. The tool is constructed of steel with a black paint finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.msprodimages.com\/PDFCatalogs\/TechSheets\/ALL_Allstar\/ALL11070-76_Punch_And_Flare_Tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpec Sheet \/ Instructions (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat size hole does the ALL11076 punch and flare tool cut?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt cuts and flares a 2-5\/8in diameter hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat materials can this tool cut?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt cuts up to 20 gauge (.0359in) steel or 18 gauge (.0403in) aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow much does the hole size increase when flared?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hole size increases about 1\/8in when the hole is flared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat pilot hole size is needed before using the tool?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1\/2in pilot hole should be drilled at the center point as a guide for the punch tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat material is the tool made from?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tool is made from steel with a black paint finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What size hole does the ALL11076 punch and flare tool cut?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It cuts and flares a 2-5\/8in diameter hole.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What materials can this tool cut?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It cuts up to 20 gauge (.0359in) steel or 18 gauge (.0403in) aluminum.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much does the hole size increase when flared?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The hole size increases about 1\/8in when the hole is flared.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What pilot hole size is needed before using the tool?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A 1\/2in pilot hole should be drilled at the center point as a guide for the punch tool.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What material is the tool made from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The tool is made from steel with a black paint finish.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Allstar Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41322615406640,"sku":"DNLF_ALL11076","price":110.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9548\/3440\/files\/ALL11076.jpg?v=1713038415","url":"https:\/\/berryperformancesales.com\/products\/allstar-performance-punch-and-flare-tool-2-5-8in-all11076","provider":"Berry Performance Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}