can it punch thru a Quarter?
1149522
It is not meant for that. You might do it once, but that would be the end of that punch. It is really not meant for metal any thicker than aluminum foil.
1149523
no clue- I was attempting to punch thru 2 layers of cotton/ one of canvas. Tried with rubber mallot as well as my claw hammer before giving up and resorting to buying a single punch from Tandy
565333
You can if you turn the cutter over. I flip it over (looking at the hole side) and align my punch area.
970091
I have the punch. It's not very big. Maybe 1 1/2 by 2 1/2. Ill test it and let you know.
2003359
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.
938353
no, I haven't figured out any way to lessen the intensity of the punch. But, I rarely have it tear through two sheets.
581667
Yes. The rounded portion of the pliers open wide enough to hold a U. S. quarter with room to spare. U. S. quarter = .955 inches.Image for reference: http://imgur.com/qDrR4gu
963003
I had one of these but it didn't work very well for me. Yes you can punch books up to about an inch thick but the cut wasn't consistent. They may have corrected the defective cutting die since but I cant be sure. I sold mine back to someone else and bought the akiles diamond model instead. It can only punch a stack of paper/ cardstock that's about 1/2 in thick but it does it cleanly.
552312
no. it is the same as an automatic center punch.... it self centers during use...... test it on the bottom of an empty soda can to set yourself at ease
1927009
Yes.......however, the back is nothing more than heavy "cardboard"....it is perforated....so you can punch out whatever size opening you want.
1563634
This machine is designed to punch plastic as well as paper, but you won't be able to punch as many sheets of plastic as of paper. Make sure it fits loosely and easily into the slot before punching.
623987
The back allows you to move the holes just a tiny bit, but there is no guide or markings to set to punch for different sizes of paper. I measured the punch from end to end and it is 6 inches. So if your paper is 5.5.inches, it will fit. It seems to measure up to the measurements you listed in your question. I used a tape measure to determine.
1481414
Yes. You will be able to fit a quarter through with out a problem.. When I purchased this item it did not come with a cap. Just something to think about.
292715
Good Question... I took a piece of card stock9 65lb) and doubled it. Went through like butter. Then I doubled that, which would be four pieces and it would not punch. Hope that helps you out. Its a great punch.. Bonnie
31600
The holes are round but I would advise not ordering this punch. I have found that I cannot press hard enough to punch through a leather belt without first starting the hole with a drill or something and just using the punch to clean up the hole.
649061
It punches through one laminated sheet easily. However....depending on the quality of your laminate it sometimes causes the laminate and the paper to pull away from each other around the holes.
2024342
We cut in half but it takes a lot of strength to press. I never thought to quarter them, maybe this is a good idea!
1230361
It will punch heavy cardstock. I am not certain how heavy your cardstock is so before you try to punch several pieces of heavy card stock at once I would try two or three sheets at a time and add more as you see how well it is punching the holes. I love my machine and I have not had any problems punching holes. Be careful when you are punchin a lot of sheets and you are doing them in batches that you keep the holes lined up so your final product will not have uneven page placements.