Photo Index - Roper Whitney, Inc. - Whitney Jensen No. 18 Punch

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Roper Whitney, Inc.
Rockford, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
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Submitted By:	Dustin De Haan

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Whitney Jensen No. 18 Punch
Date of Manufacturer:	Mid 1950’s
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Last Updated	9/8/2026 9:52:54 AM

Comments:

Purchased from an online auction thinking it was a No. 17 (very poor photos on the auction site). When I received it I realized it was much larger than a No. 17 and after a little research, I found product catalog from 1954 on this site and realized that it was actually a No. 18. There is very little information online about this machine but was able to find it in listed in both a 1954 and 1957 catalog. It uses standard Roper Whitney No. 20 tooling and appears to be around 7 tons of punching force. Maximum punching size is 13/16 inch through 12 gauge mild steel. The work table does not appear to be a factory original but is a nice addition.

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Comments: Whitney-Jensen No. 18
Source: Dustin De Haan - Private Collection

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Comments: No.18 punch uses No. 20 top punch secured with coupling nut
Source: Dustin De Haan - Private Collection

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Comments: With table installed
Source: Dustin De Haan - Private Collection

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Comments: Catalog page from 1954
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