Customer Reviews

Ek Success Paper Shapers X-Large 2-1/4-Inch Nesting Punch, Square Scallop

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3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

The first punch I received did not punch a clean circle. Always at one spot, the paper would not cut. I tried thick paper, thin paper, card stock, single sheets, multiple sheets. Nothing worked. I sent it back (quick turnaround from Amazon!) and the second one was even worse.

I emailed the company for advice, and was told to punch waxed paper and aluminum foil to sharpen and lubricate the punch. This did not help at all. I find it hard to believe that this punch did not punch paper, but I had no luck. I have sent the second one back and am now searching for another way to punch a 2 3/4 inch circle.

I would NOT recommend this tool to anyone. It is the single most infuriating paper tool I have ever used. It does not cut consistently or cleanly and gets stuck after every punch. The cutter itself is not sharp and the mechanics are a complete failure. You have to stand over it, use both hands and alot of elbow grease just to cut through a single sheet of paper and once you've finally punched your oval, it is jagged and tattered and after nearly every cut, the punch is stuck so that you cannot remove the paper (you have to manually push the punch back open). I purchased this tool to cut 250 individual ovals out of medium weight cardstock and after about 15 cuts, I would rather cut each oval out individually, by hand. DO NOT BUY THIS TOOL.

very useful for tags and small matts but not a clean cut- must always shear of a little jaggedness on one end of the shape. Irritating, that.

Reading all the good reviews here, I decided to get myself one but I was a lil unlucky to get one with an un-sharp corner. So the end result will never be a clean scallop circle :(

I love this nesting punch. It is bigger than the Marvy Punch, but it
has a good sturdy feel to it. Nice crisp, clean cut. Well worth the price.

This is wonderful punch! Easy to use and punches clean! Nests perfectly with the 2 1/2" circle punch ~

I've had the same problems as others who have posted here.
The first punch I ordered cut one circle well then could not cut a complete circle after that.
I returned it to Amazon for a replacement. The replacement arrived quickly - thanks Amazon.
The replacement punch was even worse. The punch would not depress completely, the cutting edge was getting stuck part way down. At the very most this punch worked as an embosser.
I have used other punches, not from this company, and they have all been great.
It would be a waste of your time purchasing this item.

I love the big clean cut...perfect addition for my business tags. I will be buying more EK paper shapers in the future.

Came in a timely manner and was exactly what I wanted. It is working great for wedding crafting. Thank you!

Wonderful little tool that gives you perfect squares every time! So helpful when scrapbooking or making cards. I have many of these punches and it equips you in your task!