General Tools 1280F Hollow Steel Punch

This is a amazing product. I try it before and then I lost it, so I decided to get another one because it is so useful.

The first one was 5/8, it was too small.This one is perfect. I cut 100 cigarette papers at a time.This punch takes two smacks and Im done.

went thru thick 1/4” leather no problem

This thing is sharp. I needed holes in a piece of thick, stiff, full-grain leather.I used a cutting mat. One moderate tap with a hammer, and through the leather AND the top layer of the cutting mat it went.So I used a piece of sturdy cardboard as a buffer and this time the puncher went through the leather and through the cardboard and left a mark, but did not cut into, the mat.How long it will last and stay that sharp I don't know, because I really bought it specifically for one project, and haven't used it since.

Perfect tool for punching holes soft material. Sharp edges for clean cuts, which look better than if it was chewed through. Good steel so the edges can be sharpened, keeping this item useful for a long time.

Bought some foamy sandals and wanted to try adding croc charms to them. This punch is the perfect sized hole for them 👌 I'd recommend putting some thick cardboard underneath what you're punching, and just apply hard steady force while twisting. Might take two or three attempts depending on how thick the foam is, but it gets there!

I had purchased a kit with this tool included, but misplaced this tool. So, this was a replacement part for my kit. Originally purchased to add grommets to a glider canopy that I made for my sister. Now I will be using it a Memorial Day float for our American Legion.It worked perfectly on cutting the holes for the grommets. It will get plenty of use this year cutting approximately 44 holes for the float.

My old typewriter's keys have paper letters under glass discs. After 90+ years, those paper letters were too dark to read anymore. I found a PDF of replacement letters, but cutting them out with scissors was incredibly tedious. I bought this punch and it made the job super easy - just place the sharp cutter end over the letter and tap the punch with a mallet. It cut through the heavy construction paper cleanly, creating perfect 1/2" discs. I believe this punch would work equally well on cardboard or leather.

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This item is of much better quality than all those cheap ones from Asia. Made of forged steel, and so far very sturdy and stay sharp.

It arrived as promised and in good condition

This is a high quality punch that works great and is easy to clean. Nuff said!

This punch is working well so far making wads for reloading purposes.. A fast way to use this punch is to clamp it in a Vice with cloth or thin wood so you dount marr it , stand the puch up vertically , lay the material to be punched on top of the cutting edge and hit firmly with a rubber or wood mallet..Place some kindof materialor tape around the cutout if you are making alot of your items,that way they won't fall out.For the price I think it is a good buy.