I'm looking to cut 5/8" holes through paper card stock. My scrapbooking type hole cutter is starting to wear out. Would these work and last longer?
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I don't know. I've used them to punch holes through a couple different leather belts, and it works well for that.
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These don't work very well for cutting paper, also the paper gets warped. These work best with leather and anything with a little bit of stretchiness (rubber, vinyl, etc).
379689
If you have a belt sander, and a very steady hand to keep them sharp these can last longer than you.
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For paper card stock, these punches will work OK., but I don't know if one would last longer than the other. I would uggest placing an old magazine between the hard surface and the card stock before punching.
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In my opinion, I wouldn't think so. I don't think they would stay sharp after constant use nor would they cut cardstock very cleanly if cutting more that one sheet at a time. (I also happen to scrapbook)
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I would not recommend that!! Do what Pinkney said. Buy a pack for less than 5 dollars. If you are trying to save money on strips, then use them fully and cut the unused strips to use them later.
199413
Yes, I've cut them for several projects, like book-marks. I've used good scissors. I don't know about the other kind of cutters. good luck.
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Rotary cutters are pretty expensive to be used as paper cutters. I have a good quality paper cutter (the one with the arm you raise up and down) and have no problems cutting paper . A rotary cutter costs about the same, plus you have to keep replacing blades. They are designed for cutting fabric, and would would dull quickly if used on paper. It's the same principle as using your good sewing scissors to cut paper. It ruins them for sewing. If you cut a lot of pictures, the paper cutter would be your best bet.
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Yes, that is exactly what I've been using them for and they work great! You may still need specialized punches for other work, like Roll Pin STARTER punches and some others if you are working on an AR platform that you can get from Brownells or Midway but all in all they are excellent!
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Haven't actually tried laminated paper, but cuts five sheets of card stock with ease. I should think the laminated paper would be no problem. Hope this helps.
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I find that I can cut about 5 sheets of card stock cleanly before the edges start fraying instead of cleaving. I haven't attempted dividing up a sheet with the kind of accuracy you're describing. Sorry.
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When I bought mine, i had to search and find a company that sold them. If you are kinda crafty they make a 6 hole punch and you can make your own out of card stock.
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Hi when the very last time I use these I hsd cut metal sheets which were package from Micheals Craft store. The did a great job.
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I think it might possibly slip in place to cut but I do not think this cutter would be strong enough to cut paper that thick. Card stock worked well so I think that might be best.
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Yes, we use it to cut several layers of card stock. The blade is durable and easy to replace when it does get dull.
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I think they will do, but you will probably deteriorates the blades quickly. Use scissors that are made for metal, see in your hardware store.
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Cutting one or two sheets with a paper cutter like this is like swatting flies with a shotgun. Mine tends to just crease the paper if I don't have a big stack, but that may be because I've cut so many big stacks with it. For lighter work, I recommend one of the Fiskars paper cutters, like this one: Fiskars 12 Inch Portable Scrapbooking Trimmer (196920-1001)
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I used it on envelopes that were medium card stock and it worked great. Didn't try on thick card stock, but I think it works work fine. I have used mine for over 5 years and it had been perfect.
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I would not recommend cutting a thick and stiff material like plastic laminated card. It looks like this device works so well because the paired cutting wheels rotate agains each other during cutting, thus self hone. Any thick material passing though the cutting wheels may force them apart and you would loose this honeing action and the blade would rapidly dull.
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I use these in my Silhouette Cameo, and I have no problem at all. I use the coverstock setting, with the blade set at 8, and the speed set at 1, and it works well even with intricate cuts.
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I use them only for wood, and they are great. I would drill some sheet metal and see how it worked. But I would also use a little cutting oil, so it will cut easier and not dull the bit !Good luck