Belt Hole Puncher That Doesn't Break and Is Very Strong and Reliable

AlienC on 18/08/2019 - 19:54

So I bought a belt hole puncher recently from a misc shop looked no name and really dodgy but was in a rush.

Cost me $14.20 paid cash stupidly

Bent and broke after not even one hole.

I don't think the place does refunds as it is super seedy and like one of those un branded no name stores and the receipt looks like from the 60s so not hope in returning an opened broken probably shipped from China product.

So I am wondering is there any reliable belt hole puncher product or are they all destined to fail.

Just to be clear this is for making extra holes in a leather belt that you wear around your waist.

Doubt I will be able to get my money back might ask for a replacement but it ain't like Bunnings or some well known hardware store.. honestly felt like a garage sale with a bunch of miscellaneous stuff or a reject shop etc.

Find Me A Bargain Hole Puncher

Comments

  • jackinyourbox on 18/08/2019 - 20:00
    +1

    I just use a drillbit and then lube the hole with Vasaline to make it look normal

    • AlienC on 18/08/2019 - 23:22

      If I can find the drill around here somewhere I might try that but want to find a simple tool for this job before resorting to that.

  • resubaehtgnolhcs on 18/08/2019 - 20:03
    +3

    Won't break these …just need a hammer

    • AlienC on 18/08/2019 - 23:21
      -2

      Those will be my last resort.

      • JimmyF on 19/08/2019 - 09:13
        +3

        don't want much then…… People are giving you options that won't 'break' and yet you turn them down.

        • AlienC on 19/08/2019 - 09:19
          +1

          Just surveying my options and I don't really have a table for hammering that's all and would prefer one that doesn't require hammering but if it comes to that then I'll take it (the punch and hammer option over the standalone squeeze hole punch option which failed for me from the recent purchase I made)

          Avoid Spear & Jackson revolving hole punch it bent after two uses so it is poorly made and next time I will go the heavy duty route.

          The bunnings one looks exactly the same design but hoping they will take it back if it fails in any way within reason or 12 months etc.

          No don't worry I am consuming everybody's recommendations and highly appreciate it just trying to get the best answers before I make another purchase.

  • yippy on 18/08/2019 - 20:24
    +6

    Should of bought one from Bunnings.

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/supatool-adjustable-leather-punc…

    • AlienC on 18/08/2019 - 23:20

      Oh wow yeah that one is cheaper and probably is refundable if it bends or breaks but it looks exactly the same as the one I got so it might also be fallible to failure :(

      • DBBROS on 19/08/2019 - 03:22

        I have been using them for four years or more now. Still sturdy

      • yippy on 19/08/2019 - 07:18

        I've had a similar one for over 10 years and never had any issues with it, still solid as.

        You could get a set of punches if you're worried about breaking it.
        https://www.bunnings.com.au/kincrome-5-piece-supatool-hollow…

        • AlienC on 19/08/2019 - 09:15

          Right now these two from bunnings are on my top list as I assume bunnings has some sort of return or exchange policy on items purchased that break.

          • HighAndDry on 19/08/2019 - 12:00

            @AlienC: Bunnings has one of the best/easiest returns policies - basically no questions asked so long as you have the receipt.

  • Yummy on 18/08/2019 - 20:40
    +1

    OP, maybe they'd scammed you with paper hole puncher instead?

    • AlienC on 18/08/2019 - 23:18

      Wish it was but it was just a poorly made leather hole punch

  • AustriaBargain on 18/08/2019 - 21:02

    I bought the homebrand office works one, I only need to punch holes into photo paper.

    • AlienC on 18/08/2019 - 23:19

      Unfortunately need one for a leather belt and a stubborn one at that

      • AustriaBargain on 18/08/2019 - 23:25

        can't you buy like a hole punch bit and a hammer? I remember a leather work shop as a kid had a giant press to punch holes for belts, but that store stunk of leather.

        • AlienC on 18/08/2019 - 23:28

          hammer and hole punch bit is last resort I am trying to find something I can basically use in my room quietly before resorting to hammering anything.

  • pegaxs on 19/08/2019 - 06:51

    “Wad punch” is what you need. We punch holes in gasket material all day, which is somewhat similar to leather. Grandfather was a saddler by trade and I can just remember he always used a hammer and a wad punch to knock holes in leather to things like belts.

    • AlienC on 19/08/2019 - 08:23
      -1

      So I'll need a strong surface or workbench? Don't want destroy the kitchen or my desk just for holes.

      • pegaxs on 19/08/2019 - 11:17
        +1

        You don't. You just use the end grain of a block of scrap wood. A wad punch would be $5, scrap piece of wood, $2. You would punch thousands of holes before a wad punch would give out…

  • Youfah Mizzum on 19/08/2019 - 09:17

    If you have a belt that's too long, most belts you can cut off at the buckle end.
    Either the buckle comes off via a lever grip or there's a little screw you can undo. I do have hole punches also (the ones requiring a hammer) but often I don't need the hole punch as I can usually resize by snipping off a length from the buckle end of the belt.

    • AlienC on 19/08/2019 - 09:21

      Interesting tip I did not know about this I'll keep it mind and put it on the possibility list if the other options are not feasible for me.

      I think my belt is locked in by snaps or squeezed tightly on and not screws and I don't have the resnapping tool so it may not be an option but I'll give it a longer look tonight or when I get back home.

  • Some Human on 19/08/2019 - 13:01
    +1

    I would try to get my money back. Don't bother with a replacement - very likely it too will be rubbish.
    My man bought an sd card from my local chinese shop with the 1960s reciepts and it was rubbish, so he took it back and got refunded. No problems.

    • AlienC on 19/08/2019 - 13:22

      I guess I will try but the packaging is open and ripped and I threw away the receipt because it was ugly which was highly stupid of me so I think a chance of refund would be very hard but I will try at the very least.

      I had a feeling they were of poor quality and if I do buy another one I will try get a heavy duty one or just more reinforced sturdy looking one.

      A quick Google and YouTube search points to ohuhu maybe being a decent brand.

      But yeah avoid the non heavy duty ones most definitely because the metal bends easily out of place without reinforcement and essentially becomes useless unless you have a vice grip and hammer laying around.. I only have a hammer for now but am not a tradie or skilled with tools by any means.

      • Some Human on 19/08/2019 - 14:03

        Oh I didn't realise you threw the reciept.
        I would do as another user suggested and just drill new holes. This is what I did when I needed new holes on a belt. Worked fine.

  • Out24q on 19/08/2019 - 17:49

    Probably be just as easy to go to a "Mr. Minite" type place, and get them to punch a couple extra holes…

    • AlienC on 19/08/2019 - 18:06

      Crossed my mind but thinking it might cost the same as buying the tool but if they can punch holes for less than a few dollars it might be worth it.

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