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General Tools 1280M Hollow Steel Punch, 1/2 in

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Material Alloy Steel
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Item Weight 5.6 Ounces
Hole Count 1
Operation Mode Manual

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  • The GENERAL TOOLS and instruments 1280M hollow steel punch, 1/2" Is meant for punching a 1/2" hole
  • The punch works on leather, rubber, gasket material, cardboard and softer metals
  • The internal punch features a side Clearance hole for easy removal of punched material
  • Item Package Dimension: 3.0" L x 3.0" W x 7.0" H
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1280m Punch Hollow Steel 1/2in

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45# CARBON STEEL
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the sharpness, quality and performance of the hole punch. For example, they mention it's a heavy duty piece that punches through without much trouble. They say it works well on leather crafting, dry felt and pre lubed sheets. Customers are also impressed with the value, saying it'll last a long time.

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60 customers mention42 positive18 negative

Customers like the quality of the hole punch. They say it's heavy duty, works well, and can be sharpened. Some say it punches through without much trouble and is a perfect tool for punching holes in soft material. Some mention that it works great at making half inch holes in leather and cutting the holes for grommets.

"Definitely higher quality." Read more

"Perfect tool for punching holes soft material. Sharp edges for clean cuts, which look better than if it was chewed through...." Read more

"...smaller than 1/2 inch metal disks for hole covers, and it tore up the metal and the edge started to roll." Read more

"...and then I lost it, so I decided to get another one because it is so useful." Read more

38 customers mention33 positive5 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the hole punch. They say it has sharp edges for clean cuts and can be sharpened repeatedly. Some say the steel is easy to sharpen and can last a long time if properly stored.

"Perfect tool for punching holes soft material. Sharp edges for clean cuts, which look better than if it was chewed through...." Read more

"Arrived sharp and ready to go straight out of the box. I use it to make overshot and over powder cards for my 12 gauge shotshells...." Read more

"This thing is sharp. I needed holes in a piece of thick, stiff, full-grain leather.I used a cutting mat...." Read more

"...It cut through the heavy construction paper cleanly, creating perfect 1/2" discs...." Read more

25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the hole punch. They mention that it works well on most leathers, dry felt, and pre lubed sheets. Some say that it should work perfectly on carpet.

"...It works well on most of the leathers I work with. Very satisfied." Read more

"...Works on both dry felt and pre lubed sheets (7/16). Steel easy to sharpen.. Should last long time if properly stored" Read more

"Works great" Read more

"Purchased this to enlarge the holes in the bathmat I purchased. Works great." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the hole punch. They say it's worth the premium price, and is much less expensive to buy lids, gaskets, and valves to assemble.

"This punch is made similar to many other brands, but is slightly less costly. It works well on most of the leathers I work with. Very satisfied." Read more

"...It is much less expensive to buy lids, gaskets and valves to assemble, then buying pre-made fermentation-lid kits...." Read more

"...Worth it's weight in gold if you have the right job for it." Read more

"...Leaves a crisp, clean edge. Well worth the premium price." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the hole punch. Some mention it's the perfect size, produces perfectly sized felt wads, and is fit for purpose, while others say it'd be too small and not fit for their purpose.

"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." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...Also makes a HUGE racket having to beat on it like that.I thought how this would work is one tap and done. Nope..." Read more

"...It's the perfect size. I use these filters in my 6cup stovetop percolator...." Read more

Dull! Couldn't even make a hole through paper.
2 Stars
Dull! Couldn't even make a hole through paper.
I bought this punch to make circle cuts through *one sheet* of 14pt card stock. Given that it says it works on leather, cardboard, plastic, formica, I assumed paper would be an easy task for it. Wrong. It basically bounced off the paper. I tried different things under the paper just to make sure. I used a self-healing cutting mat, I tried a piece of scrap plywood- nothing. Check out the picture, it's laughable. I'm going to try and sharpen it to still use it, but I shouldn't have to do that to a brand new tool. Oh well, it happens. At least it wasn't super expensive. I will admit it's heavy duty and seems like it'll last forever once I hone the edge on the cutting end. So, we'll see.
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Mike R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Making it right
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
Size: 1/2 inVerified Purchase
I initially submitted a negative review because I received an empty package. Someone had removed the item a placed the empty package into an Amazon envelope and delivered it to me. Clearly either mischief or theft which really triggered my nastiness. Amazon replaced the item the next day. It’s exactly what I wanted and is of the highest caliber. I highly recommend it. I didn’t want to put the supplier in a bad light but I wanted the clown highlighted and replaced with someone who appreciates having a job.
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Bryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Size: 3/4"Verified Purchase
Arrived sharp and ready to go straight out of the box. I use it to make overshot and over powder cards for my 12 gauge shotshells. I really like how the cutouts stack inside the punch and how easy it is to get them out once I'm done making a bunch.
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JDR_Missouri
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s solid and sharp enough
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
Size: 1/2 inVerified Purchase
This punch is made similar to many other brands, but is slightly less costly. It works well on most of the leathers I work with. Very satisfied.
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Rich
4.0 out of 5 stars makes a nice hole
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
Size: 3/4"Verified Purchase
It took a few good wacks to get it through a rubber mat, but it made a clean hole.
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Rahgerr
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
Size: 1/2 inVerified Purchase
...and come in different sizes.
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FJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
Size: 3/8 inVerified Purchase
Never used this punch but General Tools are usually pretty good.
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Clint Rowe
3.0 out of 5 stars Works, wish it was sharper
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023
Size: 1/2 inVerified Purchase
I use this to punch out 1/2” pieces of 5000 grit sand paper to engine turn gold leaf. It does the job, but definitely could be sharper.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great 5/16” punch
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2023
Size: 5/16"Verified Purchase
This is a high quality punch that works great and is easy to clean. Nuff said!
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Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good steel
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2023
Size: 7/16"Verified Purchase
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.
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Trent Knowles
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2022
Size: 3/16"Verified Purchase
It arrived as promised and in good condition
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2023
Size: 1/4 inVerified Purchase
I purchased this in a few sizes to easily punch holes in the appliance for my Ileostomy (Ostomy). The cutting of a hole (sometimes many) in s day with the curved scissors can be an aggravating challenge Every Day. I can take the punch, a small piece of hardwood and a hammer and have 40 done in just a few minutes. I only wish that I had heard of this from the hospital soon after my operation. Also, cutting such a small hole with small curved scissors many times a day (if you are high output like me) is all that much more difficult with arthritis.
GREAT QUALITY AND WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD, FOR MY PURPOSES ANYWAY.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OSTOMY SOCIETY
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Bill VanAndel
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2022
Size: 3/8 inVerified Purchase
it is a solid punch
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