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914 Products

Hole Punches

Hammer-Driven Hole Punches

Hammer-Driven Small Hole Punches

Make round holes up to 1" dia. in fabric, leather, and rubber

42 products

Economy Hammer-Driven Gasket and Washer Hole Punch Sets

Common ID and OD sizes to create gaskets and washers in two strikes

11 products

Hammer-Driven Hole Punches

Strengthened edges cut holes in fabric, leather, rubber, and soft metal

93 products

Hammer-Driven Small Hole Punch Sets

Screw an interchangeable head into the handle to make holes up to 3/16" dia.

1 product

One-Step Hammer-Driven Gasket and Washer Hole Punch Sets

Attach two punch heads to the handle at once to punch a hole in a single strike

58 products

Hammer-Driven Gasket and Washer Hole Punch Sets for Thin Materials

Slide thin materials into the included die block then punch

2 products

Hammer-Driven Hole Punch Sets

A variety of one-piece tools to make round holes of different sizes

7 products

Self-Centering Hammer-Driven Gasket and Washer Hole Punch Sets for Thin Materials

Pilots on the outer punch ensure accurate inner and outer punching

3 products

Hammer-Driven Oblong Hole Punches

Make oblong holes in fabric, leather, and rubber

6 products

Quick-Release Hammer-Driven Gasket and Washer Hole Punch Sets

Switch between inner and outer punches to make washers faster than with standard sets

2 products

Hydraulic Hole Punches

Our strongest punch drives 35 tons of force into bus bars, railings, and I-beams

3 products

Hand-Driven Hole Punches

Turn the handle while pushing down to punch holes in cork and rubber

6 products

Hand-Driven Hole Punch Sets

Include six sizes of punches plus a tool to remove punched-out material

1 product

Plier-Action Hole Punches

Heavy Duty Plier-Action Multisize Hole Punches

Forged steel makes this punch more durable than the economy option

1 product

Economy Plier-Action Multisize Hole Punches

Cast steel tool with a revolving head punches six different hole sizes

1 product

Plier-Action Keyway Hole Punches

Cut keyways at the edges of existing holes

1 product

Plier-Action Hole Punches

Squeeze the spring-return handle to punch round holes of a single size

3 products

Stud-Driven Hole Punches

Stud-Driven D Hole Punches

Cut through sheet metal to create holes for installing switches and instruments

13 products

Stud-Driven Square Hole Punches

Cut openings for a variety of panel switches and connectors

12 products

Hydraulic Driver-Operated Stud-Driven DIN-Size Hole Punches

Cut DIN-size holes in steel up to 7/64" thick using a driver ram and hydraulic pump

4 products

Stud-Driven Round Hole Punches

Turn a wrench or driver to draw the punch onto the included stud

110 products

Stud-Driven Round Hole Punches for Pipe and Conduit

Turn a wrench or driver to draw the punch onto the included stud

36 products

Self-Centering Stud-Driven Round Hole Punches

The center fits inside the pilot hole to make accurate holes every time

10 products

European Standard Stud-Driven Round Hole Punches for Conduit

Turn a wrench or driver to draw the punch onto the included stud

22 products

Metric Stud-Driven Round Hole Punches for Conduit

Turn a wrench or driver to draw the punch onto the included stud

22 products

Self-Centering Stud-Driven Round Hole Punches for Pipe and Conduit

The center fits inside the pilot hole to make accurate holes every time

9 products

Fast-Cut Stud-Driven Computer-Connector-Shape Hole Punches

Cut through aluminum and steel fast to make openings for DB connectors

6 products

Stud-Driven Rectangle Hole Punches

Make openings for panel switches and connectors

9 products

Stud-Driven Rectangle Hole Punches for Power/Control Connectors

Punch holes for installing heavy duty industrial connectors

7 products

Stud-Driven Keyway Hole Punches

Cut through sheet metal to make holes for installing panel cutout switches

4 products

Manual Wrench-Operated Stud-Driven DIN-Size Hole Punches

Use a wrench to cut DIN-size holes in steel up to 1/16" thick

6 products

Metric Self-Centering Stud-Driven Round Hole Punches for Conduit

The center fits inside the pilot hole to make accurate holes every time

5 products

Lever-Operated Hole Punches

Long-Reach Bench-Mount Lever-Operated Hole Punches

A deeper throat than standard punches reaches further past the edge of material

23 products

Smooth-Operating Bench-Mount Lever-Operated Hole Punches

Roller bearings in the lever provide low-effort punching

2 products

Compact Portable Lever-Operated Hole Punch Sets

Include punches and dies in a range of sizes to fit in your toolbox

4 products

Compact Portable Lever-Operated Hole Punches

About half the size of the standard to fit in your toolbox

4 products

Heavy Duty Long-Reach Bench-Mount Lever-Operated Hole Punches

Make holes in structural steel channels and angle iron

5 products

High-Force Bench-Mount Lever-Operated Hole Punches

Our most powerful lever-operated punch

5 products

High-Force Portable Lever-Operated Hole Punches

Punch with nearly three times the force compared to the standard

3 products

Portable Lever-Operated Hole Punches

More than double the punching force of compact punches

3 products

Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets

Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets for Pipe and Conduit

Use a ratchet wrench or hydraulic driver to draw the punch onto the included stud

6 products

Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets with High-Powered Straight Hydraulic Driver

Create large holes and make repeated punches with 11 tons of force

2 products

European Standard Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets for Conduit

Use a ratchet wrench or hydraulic driver to draw the punch onto the included stud

4 products

Metric Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets for Conduit

Use a ratchet wrench or hydraulic driver to draw the punch onto the included stud

4 products

Self-Centering Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets

The center fits inside the pilot hole to make varoius sizes of accurate holes every time

4 products

Self-Centering Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets with Hydraulic Driver

Punches align themselves in pilot holes and use the hydraulic driver for power

4 products

Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets with Right-Angle Hydraulic Driver

Rotate the angled head up to 180° to fit into tight spaces

1 product

Stud-Driven Hole Punch Sets with Straight Hydraulic Driver

Make straight punches with eight tons of force

1 product

Other Products

Broaches

Install in an arbor press, milling machine, or CNC machine to cut shapes into existing holes

224 products

Hole Flaring Dies

Create flares around holes in sheet metal to make the edges stronger and more rigid

2 products

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

13 products

Fabric Fastener Installation Tools

Install fabric snaps and grommets

11 products

Awls

Punch through soft materials and scribe lines in metal and wood

6 products

Ice Picks

Chip ice, start holes in thin metal and wood, and punch holes in leather and plastic

3 products

Cutting Mats

Place under material you're cutting or punching to protect work surfaces

2 products