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brstevns
10-09-2011, 07:25 PM
What do you use under your material for punching checks? I have tried a piece of wood using the end grain but doesn't hold up very well.
longbow
10-09-2011, 07:37 PM
I use end grain birch and it does okay.

I have tried lead and copper but found the wood to be better.

I have been told that UHMW polyethylene is good but have not tried it yet. I also suspect that the dense rubber mats used for cutting with Exacto knives and such would be good too.

I am sure you will get lots of opinions on what is best.

Longbow
brstevns
10-09-2011, 08:20 PM
I was wondering about those cutting boards one can find at the dollar stores?
mold maker
10-09-2011, 10:08 PM
The High Density Poly Ethlene (HDPE) material cutting boards, will hold up for a long time.
RU shooter
10-09-2011, 10:09 PM
I use a big flat lead (WW) ingot ,Its about 1" thick and 6" in dia. havent had a problem yet.
brstevns
10-10-2011, 09:45 AM
Thanks for the help.
brstevns
10-19-2011, 04:43 PM
I use a big flat lead (WW) ingot ,Its about 1" thick and 6" in dia. havent had a problem yet.

Tried this and it worked out the best for me. Thanks again for the suggestions and help. :lovebooli
Sonnypie
10-25-2011, 11:32 AM
I use a big flat lead (WW) ingot ,Its about 1" thick and 6" in dia. havent had a problem yet.

That's exactly what I was going to suggest.