C.S. Osborne 223 Revolving Leather Hole Punch, Multi-sized

by C.S. Osborne

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

C.S. Osborne's Revolving Punch is a nickel plated, fine quality pressed frame revolving punch with drive tubes. The tubes, which are in sizes 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, are heat treated to give long wear. Since 1826, the Osborne family has dedicated itself to providing the very finest of industrial hand tools.

Product Description

C.s. Osborne & Co. 223 Revolving Belt Punch C.s. Osborne & Co. 223 Revolving Belt Punch Features: Bright Nickel plated Complete with six drive tubes Tubes are all heat treated Sizes: 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 8" in length Carded

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches ; 8.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YZQC
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 223
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #876 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Craft Supplies > Leathercraft > Stamping & Punching

Customer Reviews

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy construction, easy to use!, August 23, 2010

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Jeffrey A "Jeff" (Miami) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: C.S. Osborne 223 Revolving Leather Hole Punch, Multi-sized (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a well constructed revolving punch. It works fine ... although I have so far used it solely for punching holes in leather belts.

One piece of advice that I got from a tailor who has used these revolving punches since the 1970's ...

To prolong the sharpness of the punch edges, put a small piece of strong cloth (denim works fine) above the striker plate (under the leather to be punched). If you inadvertently apply too much force, the punch would bore through the leather and the impact absorbed by the cloth pad above the striker plate. (You would now be 'over-punching' through the leather belt into the cloth pad - instead of 'crashing' the punch against the metal base).

SEE MY PHOTOS IN CUSTOMER IMAGES

Hope this tip is helpful ...

:)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful!, January 25, 2010

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RollingPandaMan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: C.S. Osborne 223 Revolving Leather Hole Punch, Multi-sized (Tools & Home Improvement)

When I first received this in the mail, I was a little skeptical about the quality of the tool. The picture shown here isn't the same as the one I received, but aesthetics aside, I was feeling a little put off. The packaging seemed a little flimsy, but once I wrestled it free and removed the safety clamp, I began to feel a lot better. First of all, this thing feels SOLID. Nice and heavy, not something that would break in the middle of using it. I originally bought this to punch and extra hole into a watch strap that was too long, and at first I thought the smallest size puncher was too large...not so. It made a hole nearly identical to the ones originally on the strap. It was a tiny bit bigger, but who's going to notice that? Especially if it's a dual-deploy clasp? In any case, I am very pleased with the results.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unsatisfactory, January 6, 2009

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Cynic - See all my reviews

This review is from: C.S. Osborne 223 Revolving Leather Hole Punch, Multi-sized (Tools & Home Improvement)

This product failed in normal use, the second time I used it, while punching holes in a leather belt. I have discarded it to the trash.

It became unserviceable by twisting out of shape while hand pressure was applied , with an arm disengaging from the rotating drum containging the punch elements.