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Crop-A-Dile Eyelet & Snap Punch. No clicking, banging, pounding, twisting, or grunting. This all-in-one tool punches and sets eyelets, snaps, and so much more. Easily punch through any material, thick or thin: paper, leather, plastic, metal, chipboard, acrylic, fabric, wood, and so much more. It silently and smoothly sets 1/8-inch and 3/16-inch snaps and eyelets. Punch measures: 8 by 3-1/2 by 1-inch. Imported.
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137 of 138 people found the following review helpful
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My video demonstrates the Crop-A-Dile in action, and also demonstrates the traditional method using a hole punch and eyelet setter with a hammer. I believe both systems have their strong points as well as their weaknesses. On the plus side, the Crop-A-Dile is silent, compact in that it is one tool instead of four, easy to use, and can punch through materials such as leather, light wood and chipboard. On the other hand, it has a small reach of only an inch or two, limiting where you can place your eyelets. Another disadvantage I find is that with the Crop-A-Dile, one must place a mark on the paper to be sure the hole goes in the right spot. With the traditional method, it is much easier to "eyeball" the location.
My assessment is that I like having both systems available because they have their unique uses.
My assessment is that I like having both systems available because they have their unique uses.
77 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Good:
- Will cut through chip board, CDs, clipboards, layers of cardstock, tin, like butter
- Reaches 1" into dimensional items (like buckets and tins). An advantage for items that cannot be laid flat on a surface which is necessary for the tool + hammer system
- It is one tool (plus the packaging) instead of a cutting mat, anywhere hole punch, setter and hammer
- SILENT! No banging, pounding, snapping or twisting.
Bad:
- no more than 1" reach so your eyelets etc can't be more than 1" from an edge
- It's a little big and chunky, and it is a long reach around the handles - not great for small hands
- You have to peep down a hole to see your hole markings, so you need good lighting and good close eyesight
- You have to watch the pressure so you do not mar the eyelet or squish it flat - it is very easy to do this on cardstock, it works better with heavier materials
- It does NOT set 1/16" eyelets - it sets 1/8" and 3/16"
- If you want to set eyelets anywhere you please on a single layer or two of cardstock, you will want to select another tool
The Ugly:
- The price is pretty steep for a limited one use product. If you have a craft store near you that offers 40% or 50% coupons, buy it there.
- Will cut through chip board, CDs, clipboards, layers of cardstock, tin, like butter
- Reaches 1" into dimensional items (like buckets and tins). An advantage for items that cannot be laid flat on a surface which is necessary for the tool + hammer system
- It is one tool (plus the packaging) instead of a cutting mat, anywhere hole punch, setter and hammer
- SILENT! No banging, pounding, snapping or twisting.
Bad:
- no more than 1" reach so your eyelets etc can't be more than 1" from an edge
- It's a little big and chunky, and it is a long reach around the handles - not great for small hands
- You have to peep down a hole to see your hole markings, so you need good lighting and good close eyesight
- You have to watch the pressure so you do not mar the eyelet or squish it flat - it is very easy to do this on cardstock, it works better with heavier materials
- It does NOT set 1/16" eyelets - it sets 1/8" and 3/16"
- If you want to set eyelets anywhere you please on a single layer or two of cardstock, you will want to select another tool
The Ugly:
- The price is pretty steep for a limited one use product. If you have a craft store near you that offers 40% or 50% coupons, buy it there.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
This setter is great! It can very easily punch through 10 sheets of cardstock at a time. It also punches nicely through plastics, tin, carboard, and even cigar boxes! Much easier and quieter than the old eyelet setters!!! I deduct a star only because of its price...it has a limited use that I'm not sure is worth the cost unless you set A LOT of eyelets!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Only one side is presentable
This is a handy tool, but be aware that only one side of the eyelet looks nice. In order for the tool to "set" the eyelet, it has to rip and shred the tube on the other side, as it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Olsen
Pleasantly Surprised!
I was reticent to purchase the ("Original") Crop-A-Dile given the amount of negative/average reviews in ratio to the good/very good ones and wondered if I might not be wasting my... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Katherine
does not do snaps
I specifically bought this tool for adding snaps. It is advertised as being able to do it but it would damage the snap heads when installing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. & V. Stanley
Cheap and really only fits it's own brand eyelets
I tried to use this with another brand of 3/16th eyelets and it chewed them up. They get stuck in the plastic part of the plier (yes it has plastic in head). Read more
Published 3 months ago by hw13
Wished they had it in another color.
Okay, this tool is the best move I've made since I got into leather work. No more smashing fingers while trying to set an eyelet. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bogotron
disappointed
The "We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch, Pink Handle" was not as easy to use as the description suggested, and especially as it came with no directions, I found... Read more
Published 5 months ago by jeanne grossetti
Versatile with a great price!
I saw these locally and the price was $34.00. I was thrilled to find them at Amazon for almost half the price. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stacy Robbins
Quality Eyelet Setter
This product does all that you need it to do and does it well. It's very well put together and doesn't feel flimsy at all. My only complaint is that it's HUGE. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. White
easy to use
very easy to use and has multiple uses in scrapbooking or any other project you need this tool for. compact so it doesn't take up a lot of space.
Published 9 months ago by B. Andersen
crafting product
I haven't used this item yet but it is in new condition so expect it is going to work well. Fast deleivery, no problems.
Published 14 months ago by Carole Garrett
