We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch, Pink Handle

by We R Memory Keepers

Product Features

• 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
• Silently and smoothly sets 1/8-inch and 3/16-inch snaps and eyelets
• Imported item
• Punch measures: 8 by 3-1/2 by 1-inch

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 11.7 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EWPYXG
• Item model number: 70907
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #459 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
  • #20 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Craft Supplies > Paper & Paper Crafts > Punches

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

109 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Tool for the Scrapbooker's Arsenel, May 30, 2008

By 

June Campbell "June" (North Vancouver, BC Canada) - See all my reviews

Length:: 4:20 Mins

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.

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Crop-A-Dile the good, the bad and the ugly, June 26, 2007

By 

P. Strickland (PA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

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.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool, March 7, 2007

By 

SherBear501 "SherBear501" (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

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!