The General Tools 1280F Hollow Punch is a forged steel hand tool designed for creating clean, round holes in a wide variety of materials. Whether you’re working with gasket material, leather, rubber, canvas, cardboard, plastic, sheet metal, or other soft materials, this punch delivers consistent, reliable performance. The 1/4-inch tip size fits standard fastener requirements and applications.
A key feature of this hollow punch is its side clearance hole, which prevents material from lodging inside the punch during use. This design innovation makes the tool easy to operate and maintain, allowing punched material to fall away cleanly without jamming. The forged steel construction ensures lasting cutting edges and strong punching power despite the tool’s compact dimensions, making it an efficient choice for both professional and home workshop use.
Features and Benefits
- Forged Steel Construction: Durable forged steel provides strong punching power and maintains sharp, lasting cutting edges.
- Side Clearance Hole: Prevents material from lodging in the punch, enabling easy removal of punched material and reducing maintenance.
- Versatile Application: Effectively punches holes in leather, rubber, gasket material, canvas, cardboard, plastic, and sheet metal.
- Compact and Handy: At 4 inches in length, this tool is sized for easy handling and fits standard fastener hole requirements.
Specifications
- Brand: General Tools
- Model: 1280F
- Tip Size: 1/4 inch
- Length: 4 inches
- Material: Forged steel
- Finish: Black-oxide
- Dimensions: 0.38 x 0.38 x 4.13 inches
- Weight: 0.131 pounds
