Quickly cuts out a hole in your fabric or vinyl for easy snap, rivet, or grommet placement. Both a top cutting die piece and a bottom piece are needed. Our 17mm bottom die accommodates top cutting dies up to 17mm, so you can use the same bottom die for all smaller sizes.
- For snaps & rivets, use the 2.5mm die.
- For grommets:
- Use the same cutting die size as the grommet if your material has no stretch/give and will not unravel/fray at the cut (ie. leather, card stock).
- If any of the above conditions apply, a cutting die smaller than the grommet size is recommended since the resulting hole will expand. Size down according to the amount of expansion.
Notes:
- Cuts best on thicker material with compression (like vinyl); thin material may not achieve completely clean cuts.
- Larger holes require much more pressure to cut than smaller holes.
- Due to the mechanics of hole punching, the dies will wear down with continued use and will need to be replaced periodically, particularly the bottom die. Placing a small cutting mat or piece of leather on the bottom die may provide a cushion for the surface to prolong the lifespan.
- As with all punch dies, the cut pieces of fabric will collect in the top die (similar to how cut pieces of paper will collect in a paper hole punch) and will need to be cleaned out periodically.
- Hole cutting dies vs awl piercing dies
Fits:
Disclosures: Dies are industrial equipment and may have scratches, rust, oil or other cosmetic imperfections that will not hinder their function. Returns or exchanges cannot be accepted unless a defect affects function.
