What is the size of the tip? I've seen other center punches that make a ⅜" hole, but I can't find any exact measurement here to go by.
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Stephanie, Sorry but I have this tool in Florida and I'm now in NY but I think the hole is smaller than 3/8. Wanda
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I a not a sheet metal guy by trade, so I am not so sure about punch tip sizes. I am an aircraft mechanic and sometimes I work with sheet metal, that is why I purchased this. It is about the size of a pen point though...hope this helps.
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I would estimate 1/8" without measuring it. Definably smaller than 3/8". As mentioned by someone before I would not expect the tip size to be consistent across all of these though I some what disagree with the poor quality statement. It is not the highest quality auto center punch, but I haven't had problems with it.
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Quite honestly I doubt the machine tolerances or qc is strong enough to provide a consistent tip size. I ordered two of these and they felt very cheap and poorly designed.
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The tip is mighty sharp. It doesn't actually make a hole in anything but is used to make a little indent in your drilling surface so your drill bit doesn't float when you do try to make a precision hole. You can also put your drill bit beside the tip and confirm the size that way. If the bit is wider than the tip of the punch then good, if its the same size then there you go. The size of this punch is like around the size of ball point pin so its not going to make a great big pilot indent...
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I have no idea the size of the tip. I have no way to measure it as I don't have a mm ruler. But they are of average size and they do not look like the tip can be replaced. I bought these since my husband got a smartphone and uses them frequently. I have them all over the house incase he loses one. I have had better ones and I find these to be cheap in weight and construction but they work for what I want.
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the punch area is 2" wide by 3/8" deep. you can make it wider by punching the center of the edge of your card and realigning and punching again on each side of the center cut...as many times as you like
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Thank you for your answers. I emailed the company and here is the information I was looking for.The larger tip is 9mm, the smaller 7mm., Hope this helps someone else, TechMatte was very responsive and quick....I love that :-)
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I have the punch. It's not very big. Maybe 1 1/2 by 2 1/2. Ill test it and let you know.
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Don't know why you would want to use a punch--the material is too thick. Very easy to drill holes through the bottom, though. Maybe 3/8" for your purposes.
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I returned 2 of these so I don't have them anymore. The reach was short (less than 1/2") and similar to the reach of standard push-style punches. Also, I needed a deeper reach, so I tried folding the paper and using this punch to cut a half-circle thru two layers of paper--however, the punch is not very strong, so two layers of standard paper may break the punch.
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Mine had a small plastic piece shoved in near one of the holes from the front. Hold the punch down and pull this piece of plastic out and it will release.
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This punch is not adjustable. It will punch only the 'standard' 7 hole size and nothing else.
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Jeff , even though I have never been able to use my punch set I can tell you that you won't be able to use another brands pieces on the smaller sizes because this set has a completely different design. IF you haven't already bought this,DON'T. There are no hole centering hashtag marks on any of the cutter cups. This is a seriously inferior product. Also, if you try to communicate with customer service ,there is such a language barrier that you will get nowhere. The paper work that comes with product is useless. Please put your hard earned cash toward a quality brand that will last a lifetime.
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Hi Kathleen there are 3 tips included with the punch they are stored on the handle.It is one of the best tools I have bought I use it to punch holes in templates for my machine embroidery designs.Would recommend it I would be lost without it.I bought 2 one for home and one for my kit that I take to workshops.Regards Carol
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I measured an inch from small end to center of the first hole. Hope that helps.
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In my experience, these punches will not work with aluminum 1/16 inch thick. They are so poorly made they break. On the plastic pack containing them, it plainly states that they are leather punches.
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This punch is very easy to use when you know how. ; } Place the punch on a flat table surface. Face the punch with the arm side towards you. Below the arm is a light gray plastic piece with arrows on it. Push down on the arm of the punch and push the light gray piece to the left. This opens the arm for use. To set the punch for using other options than the 3 hole punch: Under the punch are black screws. Loosen these and move them to the proper location for your punching needs. Tighten them back up when in the proper location. Punch away!! If you have any other questions, I would be pleased to answer them. This is a fine product. Patricia
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I don't know if you can add any larger size punches. I use a block of wood under the gasket material. Do not use metal, you will ruin the punch.
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I'd say the tip is the size of a pencil eraser. Its great for small holes and with the length of the nozzle its great for hard to reach places. Great product. Good luck!
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The biggest round tip is maybe about 3/4 inch? I can fit my index finger through it. The open star is slightly larger.