Is the machine tough enough to punch a single piece of light cardboard of the weight that is used on the backs of tablets and sketchpads?
2012586
It should be. I can punch ten pages of 24lb paper without the punch getting stuck. If you're looking to punch a single piece of cardboard it shouldn't be a problem.
505554
It has more than enough power. Really depends on how thick the cardboard is. If it's 1/8 or more it will most likely jam.
426083
I've used it to punch clear plastic covers without any issues. Not sure of the material, but they look like overhead projector sheets (remember those?).
1518030
Not really suitable for punching leather unless it's relatively thin and quite stiff.As far as durability, yes, it'll punch thousands of holes before you'll wear out the dies or the handles.
588864
These pliers are really made to punch heavier material like leather or cardboard. In order to punch paper you would need to punch several sheets of paper. You can twist the paper side to side if it doesn't punch all the way through. Hope this helps...
2134327
I've used this with 1/4" and 3/8" combs with no problem. I've bound about 100 books (~70 pages each) at a time. The only thing is you can punch only up to 20 sheets of 20# paper at once, so it can take some time. I think that is the max capacity for tabletop models. If you punch something thick like acetate cover sheets, then do no more than 4 or 5 at a time; I tried to punch a thick stack and jammed the machine. It was difficult to disassemble and clear the mess out.
6598
The pen is very sturdy and, while not "sharp," can penetrate a couple hundred pages of a phone book. I'm sure it would break glass as well. My primary purpose of carrying it is in case of a ground fight, where it could help gain space, compliance or shift odds in my favor. It is not a primary weapon but a solid tool in a pinch.
1391148
I think you can. I used it to punch a stack of 10 pieces of paper and it worked fine. It should work on index cards.
1024978
I think you would have a problem with something as thick as a penny.The punch is great but for a penny I would use a drill.
1323735
I'm not sure. It is pretty strong. I was able to punch through several pieces of poster board at once if that helps
79956
Yes. I have punched a medium weight chipboard for the backing to a notebook I made.
1558925
I'm not totally sure what you mean by punched. If you mean like a small hole punch for threading something through then the answer is no.
1702656
No. The plastic part is not strong enough to sustain the stress caused by the force. This punch die is heavy duty but not for metalwork
186139
Yes, that is exactly what I've been using them for and they work great! You may still need specialized punches for other work, like Roll Pin STARTER punches and some others if you are working on an AR platform that you can get from Brownells or Midway but all in all they are excellent!
2191389
Yes, but if the cardboard is heavier you have to roll back and forth once or twice for a clear cut through.
1253434
Yes, although it requires a little effort. You need a screwdriver to move the punchers, so it isn't something that is convenient if you need to go back and forth frequently.
1927009
Yes.......however, the back is nothing more than heavy "cardboard"....it is perforated....so you can punch out whatever size opening you want.