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Handheld Paper Hole Punches

1 Hole Punch

1 Hole Punch with

Cushion Grip

Add single holes to tag, fasten, and mark materials. All punches have a built-in receptacle to catch paper chips.

Cushion Grip—Molded rubber grips provide a secure, comfortable hold. They resist wear better than foam-dipped handles.

For 1/4" Diameter Holes—The standard hole size, commonly used for binder rings.

For 1/8" Diameter Holes—Cut small holes for safety and inspection tags.

	For Max. No. of Sheets	For Max. Thk.	Reach Lg.		Each
1 Hole Punch



	1/4"	20	5/64"	1"	12885T23	00000


	1/8"	10	3/64"	1"	12885T35	00000


	1 Hole Punch with Cushion Grip



			1/4"	5	1/32"	2"	12885T22	00000

Economy Plier-Action Multisize Hole Punches

A revolving head punches six different hole sizes with one tool. Plier grips provide extra leverage.

	Material		Each
For Fabric, Leather, Rubber







	Round

	5/64", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16"	1 1/2"	8 1/2"	Steel	3488A9	000000

Compact Portable Lever-Operated Hole Punch Sets

About half the size of a standard portable lever-operated punch, these punches can fit in your toolbox. The lever handle provides extra punching force to quickly punch through metal. The punches have an adjustable throat to reach varying depths from the edge of your material. Switch out the included punch and die to create holes of different sizes.

Note: As your punch size increases, the thickness of steel these tools can cut decreases.

	For Hole Dia.	For Max. Steel Thk.	Punching Force, lbf	Throat Dp.	Handle Lg.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Includes		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel



	5	3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32"	1/8"	2,000	1/4" to 1 3/4"	8 1/4"	3 3/4"	1 1/2"	4 1/2"	Steel	7 Punches, 7 Dies	3461A11	0000000


	XX	5/32", 7/32", 9/32", 11/32", 13/32", 15/32", 17/32"	1/8"	2,000	1/4" to 3 1/4"	10 1/4"	6 1/2"	1 3/4"	7"	Steel	7 Punches, 7 Dies	3485A11	000000

Punch and Die Sets

	Material	Choose a Hole Diameter		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel



	5	Steel	1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32"	3461A41	000000


	XX	Steel	1/16", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 5/32", 11/64", 3/16", 13/64", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 13/32", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 17/32"	3485A18	00000

Plier-Action Hole Punches


For Fabric, Leather, Rubber	For Aluminum, Cardstock, Paper, Plastic

Punch round holes to tag, fasten, and mark thin materials such as fabric and plastic.

	Lg.	Material	Includes	Features		Each
For Fabric, Leather, Rubber







	Round

	1/8"	1/4"	1 1/2"	8 1/4"	Steel	—	Spring-Return Handle	3435A22	000000


	3/16"	1/4"	1 1/2"	8 1/4"	Steel	—	Spring-Return Handle	3435A21	00000
	1/4"	1/4"	1 1/2"	8 1/4"	Steel	—	Spring-Return Handle	3435A11	00000


	For Aluminum, Cardstock, Paper, Plastic







					Round

					1/8"	1/32"	2"	5 7/8"	Steel	Chip Receptacle	Spring-Return Handle	3435A24	00000


					3/16"	1/32"	1 1/2"	4 1/2"	Stainless Steel	—	Spring-Return Handle	8645T412	00000
					1/4"	1/32"	1 1/2"	4 1/2"	Stainless Steel	—	Spring-Return Handle	8645T413	00000

Heavy Duty Plier-Action Multisize Hole Punches

Forged steel makes the body of this punch more durable than the Economy Plier-Action Multisize Hole Punch. A revolving head punches six different hole sizes with one tool. Plier grips provide extra leverage.

	Material	Features		Each
For Fabric, Leather, Rubber







	Round

	3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 5/32", 11/64", 3/16"	1 1/2"	8 1/2"	Steel	Spring-Return Handle	3488A1	0000000

Compact Portable Lever-Operated Hole Punches

Note: As your punch size increases, the thickness of steel these tools can cut decreases.

	Punching Force, lbf	Throat Dp.	Handle Lg.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Includes		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel







	Round

	5	3/16"	1/8"	2,000	1/4" to 1 3/4"	8 1/4"	3 3/4"	1 1/2"	4 1/2"	Steel	Punch, Die	3461A22	0000000


	XX	9/32"	1/8"	2,000	1/4" to 3 1/4"	10 1/4"	6 1/2"	1 3/4"	7"	Steel	Punch, Die	3485A12	000000

Punch and Die Sets

	Material	Choose a Hole Diameter		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel



	5	Steel	1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32"	3461A41	000000


	XX	Steel	1/16", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 5/32", 11/64", 3/16", 13/64", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 13/32", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 17/32"	3485A18	00000

Character Hole Punches

Punch holes, letters, or numbers through copier paper, laminated cardstock, and business cards.

To Order: For the two-character punch, please select two characters (0-9, A-Z) in any combination.

	For Max. Surface Thk.	Reach Lg.	Choose a Character		Each
1 Character



	1/8"	1/64"	2"	0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z	8645T21	000000


	3/16"	1/64"	2"	0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z	8645T31	00000


	2 Characters



			3/16"	1/32"	2"	—	8645T51	000000

Plier-Action Keyway Hole Punches

Cut keyways at the edges of existing holes. Also known as a keyway nibbler.

		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel







	Keyway

	3/32" × 1/8", 1/8" × 3/16"	1/8"	Steel	3536A11	0000000

Plier-Action Oblong Hole Punches

Cut slot-shaped holes in IDs, badges, and lanyards. Handcrafted in the U.S. and inspected twice for clean, consistent results, these punches deliver a professional finish.

	For Slot
	Lg.	Wd.	For Max. Thk.	Throat Dp.	Lg.	Material	Features		Each
For Aluminum, Cardstock, Paper, Plastic







				Oblong

				1/2"	9/64"	1/32"	5/8"	5"	Iron	Spring-Return Handle	1742T6	000000