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About this Tip:
Helicopter punches look so fun--and they're really easy to use, too. Try this technique out for size and you'll be punching in no time.
Components:
The products featured in this tip are listed below.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Decide what hole size you want to punch. |
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Step 2: Twist down the side you want to use, leaving enough room to insert your blank. |
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Step 3: Insert blank |
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Step 4: Twist punch down slowly making sure you keep the punch lined up with where you want the hole to go. |
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Step 5: Twist punch through blank. |
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Step 6: Reverse the punch. Don’t wiggle the blank off punch. |
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Step 7: Spin the punch up until the blank falls off. |
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Step 8: Now you have a finished hole in your blank. |
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On Sep 03, 2011 at 9:05 pm #
lilcrow says:Having seen how easy that was, I’m gonna buy one! I’ve been killing my hands using a pin vise.
On Jan 05, 2012 at 4:41 pm #
Angel Chick says:I’m buying one today! I’ve been wanting one for ages and I finally getting it…. Yeah me!!!
On Jun 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm #
SpiralGalaxyx7 says:What size holes do the two punches make?
On Dec 30, 2014 at 2:09 am #
J Bracey says:Would this punch through a Penny?
On Dec 30, 2014 at 2:13 am #
J Bracey says:Do you answer questions posted here?
On Feb 21, 2015 at 7:05 pm #
katadams046 says:Very easy to use. Saves my hands. Don’t know how I got along without it for so long
On May 03, 2017 at 2:28 pm #
S Strain says:I’m using alcohol inks on your blanks and having a great time, experimenting.