1/4" Punches | McMaster-Carr

This set includes all six sizes of our individually sold hand-driven hole punches plus a tool to remove punched out material. Turn the handle of these punches while pushing down to punch holes in cork and rubber. Also known as cork borers, these tools have precision-ground edges that can be sharpened.

	For Hole Dia.	Lg.	Material	Handle Material		Each
For Cork, Rubber



	6 Punches, Material Removal Tool	3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"	4 1/2"	Zinc-Plated Brass	Plastic	0000000	000000

Hammer-Driven Small Hole Punches

Use these punches to make round holes in soft, nonmetallic materials.

		Each
For Fabric, Leather, Rubber







	Round

	1/4"	3 3/4"	Steel	0000000	000000

Paper Hole Punches


1-Hole Punch	1-Hole Punch with Cushion-Grip Handle	1-Hole Punch with Spring-Loaded Handle	2-Hole Punch

Fixed 3-Hole Punch	Adjustable 3-Hole Punch for Maximum of 10 Sheets	Adjustable 3-Hole Punch for Maximum of 40 Sheets

Spring-Loaded Handle—Hole punches with a spring-loaded handle are good for frequent use.

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



	—	20	5/64"	1"	—	1/4"	00000000	00000


	1-Hole Punch with Cushion-Grip Handle



			—	5	1/32"	2"	—	1/4"	00000000	00000


			1-Hole Punch with Spring-Loaded Handle



					—	5	1/64"	2"	—	1/4"	0000000	00000


					—	5	1/32"	1 1/2"	—	1/4"	000000	00000


					2-Hole Punch



							Fixed	30	1/8"	1/4"	Black	1/4"	00000000	00000


							3-Hole Punch



									Fixed	75	5/16"	1/4"	—	1/4"	00000000	000000


									Adjustable	10	3/64"	1/4"	Black	1/4"	0000000	00000
									Adjustable	40	5/32"	1/4"	Black	1/4"	00000000	00000

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

Attach two punch heads to the handle at the same time to punch a gasket or washer in a single strike.

	For Hole Dia.	Material	Container Type		Each
For Aluminum, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Plastic, Rubber



	10 Punches, Handle	1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4"	Steel	Plastic Case	00000000	0000000


	15 Punches, Handle	1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 3/16"	Steel	Plastic Case	00000000	000000
	25 Punches, Handle	1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 3/16", 1 1/4", 1 5/16", 1 3/8", 1 7/16", 1 1/2", 1 5/8", 1 11/16", 1 3/4", 1 7/8", 2"	Steel	Plastic Case	00000000	000000

Replacement Punches

For Hole Dia.	Material	Each
1/8"	Steel	000000
3/16"	Steel	00000
1/4"	Steel	00000
5/16"	Steel	00000
3/8"	Steel	00000
7/16"	Steel	00000
1/2"	Steel	00000
9/16"	Steel	00000
5/8"	Steel	00000
3/4"	Steel	00000
7/8"	Steel	00000
1"	Steel	00000
1 1/16"	Steel	00000
1 1/8"	Steel	00000
1 3/16"	Steel	00000
1 1/4"	Steel	00000
1 5/16"	Steel	00000
1 3/8"	Steel	00000
1 7/16"	Steel	00000
1 1/2"	Steel	00000
1 5/8"	Steel	00000
1 11/16"	Steel	00000
1 3/4"	Steel	00000
1 7/8"	Steel	00000
2"	Steel	00000

Hammer-Driven Hole Punches

Strengthened edges cut holes in soft metal. These punches are also known as arch punches.

		Each
For Brass, Copper, Fabric, Leather, Rubber







	Round

	1/4"	4 1/2"	Steel	0000000	000000

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

For accurate punching of inner and outer holes, these sets come with pilots that attach to the outer hole punch.

	For Hole Dia.	Pilot Dia.	For Max. Steel Thk.	Material	Container Type		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Cork, Fiberglass, Iron, Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel



	9 Punches, 8 Pilots	1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"	1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8"	1/64"	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	0000000

Hammer-Driven Hole Punch Sets

The handle and punch are one complete tool.

	For Hole Dia.	Material	Container Type		Each
For Cork, Fabric, Leather, Rubber



	6 Punches	1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"	Steel	Plastic Pouch	0000000	000000


	For Brass, Copper, Fabric, Leather, Rubber



			5 Punches, 5"-Lg. Awl, 7"-Lg. Snips with a 1 3/4" Cut Length	1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"	Steel	Nylon Pouch	0000000	000000


			7 Punches	1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"	Steel	Nylon Pouch	0000000	000000


			For Brass, Copper, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Rubber



					6 Punches	3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"	Steel	Plastic Pouch	0000000	00000

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

Slide thin sheets of material into the included die block then punch an inner and outer hole to create a shim or washer.

	For Hole Dia.	For Max. Steel Thk.	Material	Container Type		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Cork, Fabric, Fiberglass, Iron, Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel



	9 Punches	1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"	1/64"	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	0000000

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	0000000	0000000

Punch and Die Sets

	For Mfr. Equiv. No.	Material	Choose a Hole Diameter
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"	0000000	000000

Economy Hammer-Driven Gasket and Washer Hole Punch Sets

This set includes common ID and OD sizes to create gaskets and washers in two strikes.

	For Hole Dia.	Material	Container Type		Each
For Brass, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Plastic, Rubber



	10 Punches, Handle	1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	000000

Replacement Punches

For Hole Dia.	Material	Each
1/4"	Steel	00000
5/16"	Steel	0000
3/8"	Steel	0000
7/16"	Steel	0000
1/2"	Steel	0000
9/16"	Steel	0000
5/8"	Steel	0000
3/4"	Steel	0000
7/8"	Steel	0000
1"	Steel	0000

Plier-Action Hole Punches

Punch round holes of a single size. Plier grips provide extra leverage.

	Material	Features		Each
For Fabric, Leather, Rubber







	Round

	1/4"	1 1/2"	8 1/4"	Steel	Spring-Return Handle	0000000	0000000

Long-Reach Bench-Mount Lever-Operated Hole Punches

A throat depth more than double those of standard bench-mount lever-operated punches allows this tool to reach further past the edge of material. It is often used to make holes in signs for fasteners. The included punch and die are replaceable.

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

												Mounting Hole
	Mfr. Equiv. No.	For Hole Dia.	For Max. Steel Thk.	Punching Force, lbf	Throat Dp.	Handle Lg.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Fasteners Included	No. of	Lg.	Wd.	Includes		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Fiberglass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel







				Round

				6	1/4"	1/8"	10,000	8"	29"	11"	4 1/4"	13"	Cast Iron	No	4	7/8"	9/16"	Punch, Die	0000000	0000000

Punch and Die Sets

			For Hole
	For Mfr. Equiv. No.	Material	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.		Each
For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Fiberglass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel



		6	Cast Iron	1/16"	—	—	0000000	000000


		6	Cast Iron	3/32"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	1/8"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	5/32"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	3/16"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	7/32"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	1/4"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	9/32"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	5/16"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	11/32"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	3/8"	—	—	0000000	00000


		6	Cast Iron	13/32"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	7/16"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	15/32"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	1/2"	—	—	0000000	00000
		6	Cast Iron	—	1/8"	1/8"	0000000	000000
		6	Cast Iron	—	3/16"	3/16"	0000000	000000
		6	Cast Iron	—	1/4"	1/4"	0000000	000000
		6	Cast Iron	—	5/16"	5/16"	0000000	000000
		6	Cast Iron	—	3/8"	3/8"	0000000	000000
		6	Cast Iron	—	7/16"	7/16"	0000000	000000


		6	Cast Iron	—	1/2"	1/2"	0000000	000000

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

Quickly switch between inner and outer punches to create washers faster than with standard sets.

	For Hole Dia.	Material	Container Type		Each
For Cork, Fabric, Fiberglass, Leather, Plastic, Rubber



	7 Punches, Centering Pin, Handle, Punch Cutting Pad	1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	0000000


	13 Punches, Centering Pin, Handle, Punch Cutting Pad	1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1"	Steel	Plastic Case	0000000	000000

Hand-Driven Hole Punches

Turn the handle of these punches while pushing down to punch holes in cork and rubber. Also known as cork borers, these tools have precision-ground edges that can be sharpened.

	Handle Material		Each
For Cork, Rubber







	Round

	1/4"	4 1/2"	Zinc-Plated Brass	Plastic	0000000	00000

Hammer-Driven Installation Punches for Grommets

These punches set grommets that have an extended-neck washer, a standard washer, or a tooth-lock washer. Strike the punch with a wooden or rawhide mallet. Punch and die are stamped with the corresponding grommet trade size.

	For Hole Dia.		Each
For Standard, Extended-Neck, and Tooth-Lock Grommet Washers



	0	1/4"	0000000	000000

Hammer-Driven Cutting Punches for Grommets

Punch a hole in your material to prepare for the installation of fabric grommets. Strike these tools with a wooden or rawhide mallet.

For Hole Dia.	Material	For Use On		Each



0	1/4"	Steel	Fabric, Leather, Plastic	0000000	000000