Testing Cheap Amazon Dimple Dies - Are They Worth It?

Testing some budget friendly (cheap) Amazon dimple dies on steel and aluminum of different thicknesses to see how they perform. These inexpensive dimple dies are a great tool for metalworkers to add that extra "flare" to your part or project.
3pc Dimple Die Set - amzn.to/3TohRjU
CO-Z Step Drill Bit - amzn.to/3e1c6bX
0:00 Intro
0:22 Dimple Die Uses
1:09 First Look
1:35 Constant Surface Speed
2:10 CO-Z Step Drill
2:16 Drilling the Parts
2:35 Pressing 16ga Aluminum
2:42 Pressing 12ga Aluminum
2:54 Pressing 1/8" Aluminum
3:02 Pressing 16ga Steel
3:21 Pressing 14ga Steel
3:28 Pressing 1/8" Steel
4:02 Condition After Use
4:09 Sample Parts
4:17 Conclusion
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[@LucidAutowerks]

Purchase your own set of dimple dies at - amzn.to/3TohRjU

[@timliscum2861]

im finding a disadvantage to the dies that require a vice or press due to the access limitations (if your near the edge of the metal or always have a flat piece its no problem). the thru bolt punch and dimples units solve that issue.

[@T3glider]

It is usually a good idea to lubricate your dies before pressing. I think it can help with the distortion plus it reduces wear on the dies.

[@LucidAutowerks]

I’ll have to try that. Just a little WD40 or something?

[@T3glider]

@@LucidAutowerks Yep. Most use WD40.

[@forgeperformanceand4x4]

Constant surface speed is good but spinning a 50kg bar at 6000 rpm isn't.