The Punch-O-Matic - Leather Tool Review

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The Punch-O-Matic - Leather Tool Review

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3 жыл бұрын

Could this leather tool be the answer to all you hole punching questions? Best to watch this review before you buy
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@LeJean_Dennis 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing I found useful is that this tool advances. I have artritis which makes it hard to hold the punch so I purchased a small drill press & it works fantastic! I do not turn it on it simply holds whatever size punch I place in it & I can follow the pattern holes to punch effortlessly with a pull of the handle and cost me less than $200 (place a sanding disk or my burnisher in the chuck & turn it on works great for that too) Just wanted to share. Thanks again Tony always love your vids...

@michaelschwartz7679 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased one and made a nice board for it. TO DO CURVES…Turn the edge guide around and use the round end as a guide and you can follow inside and outside curves. A good manual could have shown that but they really dropped the ball on the manual. It’s also important that each down stroke is the same or the spacing will be off.

@georgegonzalez-rivas3787 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Why not write the manual from what you've learned and offer the pdf to your fellow purchasers?

@amandajakle8202 3 жыл бұрын

Great review- definitely reconsidering getting this product. By the way, the sky-high levels of sass in this video had me grinning the entire way through 😁

@danielbell393 3 жыл бұрын

I bought and tried this unit but sent it back because it didn’t work well for me. It was an expensive trial due to round trip shipping charges.

@sturdybutter 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Tony, yes that is quite a lot for that tool. Especially since it has no actual settings or instructions. Great review man.

@annnnonnymous 3 жыл бұрын

I always appreciate your no BS reviews, cheers!

@sandramanifest5802 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully as with any new machine, they listen to negative feedback and make requested improvements. Also, competitors will start popping up with different versions and hopefully lower the price. Thank you for pointing out that this won't with your patterns. Stay healthy and stay great everyone!

@debmackie385 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one when it first came out. It does a great job on straight lines, very precise and clean. Curves...eh. I find it handy for when I teach classes in a local gallery making simple card wallets or journal covers with just straight edge stitching. Goes quick, precise and keeps the pounding to a minimum. It is very well made, precision machined. Definitely could use some tweaks, but if you don't have a sewing machine, get migraines from pounding stitching chisels, and do a lot of straight lines, it's great. I would like the round hole punch and adjustable hole spacing too.

@Viking_Kong 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the perfect solution to a non-existent problem. There are MUCH better things to spend that kind of money on. Thanks for the review!

@TheRovingDM 3 жыл бұрын

A great review, well done. Thanks Tony! I think I'll pass until they make some improvements so it is worth $300 of my hard earned cash. I can hand chisel a lot of stitch lines for $300.

@ImaginationDesign 3 жыл бұрын

When I saw that Tony was going to be doing this review, I looked it up and found the video from Makers Leather Supply (the seller). It was from a year ago, when they started selling it (and apparently it sold out pretty quickly then). One of the questions posted was asking about other dies rather than the two that came with it (a stitching chisel and a lacing chisel). They said it was in the works but it seems that hasn't happened yet. I also looked through their videos to see other examples of them using it and couldn't find any. I think I'll pass since there isn't enough info out there on this (and one of the people who left a detailed comment was not happy with it).

@danaventura5998 10 ай бұрын

Speedy but intriguing for more production projects, thanks Tony.

@alanyarwood5369 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honesty. I love the way you are constructive with your options. Thank you

@dreamwarriors979 3 жыл бұрын

No no no Tony, not 4 this price 🤯 before I buy this I Completely my Sinabroks collection 4 sure!!! I‘m more than HAPPY 🥳 whit my Sinabroks, I have 6 different („expensive“) hole-Puncher (Amy Roke, Ks-blade, etc.) & Sinabroks are the BEST! In my experience…. But thx 4 showing, have fun & stay safe ✌🏾

@bazlur-Vancouver 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you that not for everybody. I have 8 sets of pricking Iron from Crimson hide to Verges Blanchard and I don't need it. I will resale some of them in the future, keeping the appropriate ones. I have a 20 prong one and you can punch once in a wallet and don't need this semi-automatic punch. For somebody, it will be helpful sure.

@marievanrensburg5001 3 жыл бұрын

WOW......the price put me off! I can buy a whole bunch of patterns from YOU KNOW WHO!!! Thanks for the review. Making less noise Solonys, try putting an old towel or two under your board. I work in my garage and it helps for when my hubby is taking a nap.

@CraigH999 3 жыл бұрын

I think I would rather use that money to invest in some quality punches, but in saying that, I can see this being very useful especially for people who may have hand/finger issues of some kind. Thanks for sharing this, Tony!

@zhinka1 3 жыл бұрын

love your New York sarcastic mock accent LOL I thank you for the video. I will for sure not get one I have been using a punch put into my old drill press on a large table and manually moving it, seems to be the same thing pretty much and I already have the press. Works great

@damesydneyleatherworksprie9136 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, Thanks for the review! I’ve looked at this item many times over the last couple of years and even though I appreciate the thought process around it, I can not justify spending the money for it as of yet. Your review does ask some great questions that perhaps the Makers can answer. Thank you for giving us a closer look at it.

@Grubby_Goat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me save my resources with your video.

@FrugalShave 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, great video as always. If it saves a decent amount of time, it's worth the money. It does have some limitations, but I think I might be able to overcome most of them with some tinkering. I already use lacing chisels for your patterns so that part does not bother me. I think a tweak to the stitching guide could be made so that it would work for all but the tightest inside curves. Hard to say until I play with one though. And it's a lot to spend on a "maybe it might be cool" item.

@kyledavis340 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching these videos

@patrickretsel7048 2 жыл бұрын

Your are awesome Tony, I too love your sassy attitude to the complainers…lol thank you for the honest review…😎

@dadedubbledee 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, seen the chap that invented it on KZfaq quite some time ago and came to the same conclusion but I didn't have to buy it to figure that out lol. I've got a better idea just make some tips that fit in my walking foot sewing machine....... your welcome put my royalty check in the mail

@nangraham1 3 жыл бұрын

The Moo inserted was a nice touch, and being a pro that you are will make anything look good

@SP-fy4fx 2 жыл бұрын

Tony You must have been in my brain when I opened the package up a year ago. Like the other person's comments, I have arthritis and had carple tunnel surgery so not hammering as much seemed great. No instructions, but exploded view, no extra cutting blades and no markings on the dial are my main complaints.

@maryb.9391 2 жыл бұрын

Reviews like no other ! Thanks and see ya next time :)

@marcuschauvin7039 3 жыл бұрын

Since its made in the USA: the hole punch distance is IMPERIAL, not metric. The distances are 1/4 inch, 1/8 inch, 3/32 inch, and 1/16 inch.

@danielbell393 3 жыл бұрын

I think it may have been designed in USA but it was made in China.

@ltlbuddha 3 жыл бұрын

Some people in the US use metric. Science, manufacturing, military, etc. American = Imperial is an assumption. The best evidence for imperial here evidence here is the adjustments not meeting metric measurements. Although, the lack of markings or any other indication could mean that there is no adherence to a standard.

@dreamwarriors979 3 жыл бұрын

Ps.: & I think you DON‘t can safe same times ! I think I work whit the same speed whit pricking irons !!! 2. NO SKALA, NO ROUND HOLE PUNCHER Tony, u say it right for belts can be good but in my eyes useless tool & too expensive! Thx Tony 4 the review & Rock on you have the BEST Leather-patten-Page on KZfaq

@markolson7877 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony...I was intrigued, but I"m gonna pass...Thanks for an honest review ~ Thanks for watching out for your customer base and fellow ( maybe not so professional ) leather workers!! Peace!!!

@ObelixCMM 2 жыл бұрын

Tony, if you turn around depth guide you could do inside radius.

@HarleyRiderMC 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, Tony. Great job. Not a tool for me.

@daverooni7763 3 жыл бұрын

Hey , you have 100k subscribers! Congrats

@matchstickdesignco 3 жыл бұрын

Correction: The machine is NOT made in the USA. Maker's Leather Supply had them manufactured. . . in China.

@DieselpunkRo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. I didn’t know

@MoxFoxhobbies 3 жыл бұрын

I was also looking at this tool for a while and I keep coming back to the question. Is this better then my punches? every single time its a no. when making something like a wallet or any location were you need to adjust the spacing of your holes you have to go back to a hand punch anyways.

@jacl2778 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking at this tool for a bit. Thanks for the review!

@jaguarjim5456 3 жыл бұрын

I was at a leather class at Makers and saw a pre production unit. I bought one and have to agree with Tony's review. I have had several issues that I have been able to resolve but it just is not useful for what I do. I have bad hands and thought this might work for me. It doesn't. It now sits in the land of unused tools.

@danielbell393 3 жыл бұрын

He took mine back. You could ask him. $300 paper weight is no bueno. Because he took it back, I am saving up for a sewing machine and intend to buy from Aaron.

@jaguarjim5456 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielbell393 Arron is a good guy and Im sure he would. Thanks

@jeffreycrossin427 3 жыл бұрын

I hope they listen to you. It should have an option for a round punch. For wallets and things like that sure it looks good. Thank you for the review

@dennisfettersleatherwork 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with the review Tony. The only thing I'd add is we do get a lot of folks saying pounding is too loud, if you live in an apartment. This didn't sound too loud. But how do you do lots of patterns and curves? If you only do wallets or belts it's probably a good tool without having a sewing machine and you probably have to do a lot to pay for this tool.

@rogerbello4649 3 жыл бұрын

Dennis, I use a set of Leather Stitching Hole Punch Pliers 2/4 Prongs found on Amazon that allows me to punch all night long without a sound. They have them straight for laces and diamond shaped. I have used them for 7 years now with no problems. Read the reviews because some are poor quality but the ones I got originally are long lasting.

@dennisfettersleatherwork 3 жыл бұрын

@@rogerbello4649 Good to know. Thanks R B!

@sprintpost 3 жыл бұрын

I would say its a waste, there are plenty of other devices that arebout there that do the same thing and can be fitted with different hole punches.

@danielbell393 3 жыл бұрын

Can you direct me to the other devices? I bought and tried this unit but sent it back because it didn’t work well for me.

@sprintpost 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielbell393 The ones that I was able to find was on Amazon were usually labeled hand leather punch hand punch press. They range in prices and quality it seems, I haven't tried one yet the reviews are fairly varied. Prices range from 75-125

@merlinmagnus873 3 жыл бұрын

Swapping the flat back fence for a rounded one would let it get into those tight curves.

@michaelwoodbury1788 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like the fence is designed to be flipped end for end so that curves can be done.

@merlinmagnus873 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelwoodbury1788 Had to go back and look again. Yep, you are right. Nice!

@jimathey6153 2 жыл бұрын

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I use a drill press and a straight edge and 4 curves I do it free hand, old leather smith old ways, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾️🙃

@dracoslair 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like if you could get a replacement plate for the bottom with a smaller rounded point for the distance adjusting plate that you might be able to work corners. And you might be able to swap out the lacing chisel for a round punch or at least a 4 prong punch, but it seems like it'll take a little bit of metalworking to make that an option

@melissataylor2151 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I was just looking at it!

@DieselpunkRo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@williamralston9003 3 жыл бұрын

Just looking at it I had suspected all the limitations you described. When you screwed it to the board, I suspect another. When working with big panels, one would have to adjust the panel to the machine rather than move the machine. 20 holes ain't so bad.

@Markus__B 3 жыл бұрын

That´s a lot of Dollhairs for what you get. How well does it in real-world use-cases? 3 layers of 6oz and above. Who adds stitching to a single 6oz piece?

@copper7309 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review !

@timkelly6660 3 жыл бұрын

I believe if you turn the edge guide end for end it will follow curves.............

@ZAYDATELIER 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice tool, i love it. And thanks for review

@jasonjohnson8052 Жыл бұрын

Not talking junk. But 285$ you can buy press for 119 and put pricking iron in and they don’t blow out the back side of your leather.

@-Oclock 3 жыл бұрын

unless you make belts, its a very cool paperweight.

@bayoubiker7834 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty neat product.

@nangraham1 3 жыл бұрын

Tony, you should create a punch tool that will work. I have a press but smallest hole punch I found was 1.5mm.......

@curiousman1672 3 жыл бұрын

I like Aaron and purchase from him. Having said that, I watched when he rolled this out and I immediately knew it was a hard "No" for me. Limited application X Price = No

@jayhall4064 2 жыл бұрын

Tony do you think you could use a Sinabroks replacement punch in this machine

@Tammy-un3ql 3 жыл бұрын

Great review

@SuperMeat83 3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest modifying the edge guide. machine the edge that is flat now to be the shape of a chess pawns head. just a small round so that your machine will do those inside curves that you demonstrated.

@SuperMeat83 3 жыл бұрын

unfortunately this would mean that you would have to be a lot more careful on your straight runs. Perhaps you could have an interchangeable edge guide made so straight lines and curved ones can both be done with ease.

@michaelschwartz7679 3 жыл бұрын

There is a curved guide on the other end. Turn it around

@odalesaylor 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent show. But I am sure many would consider it a "UniTasker" and as such, too expensive for what it can do.

@Spectt84 3 жыл бұрын

This tool is definitely interesting. It clearly could be helpful for long straight runs, for example hand stitching belts. Im curious how it would do on something with lots of curves. Also, this tool is limited by the throat depth; If you were making a 'leather tool roll' or a 'work apron' those items usually require stitching in the center of a large area where this thing just wouldn't reach at least not easily. It certainly isn't useless, but unless you are cranking out something in a production environment (like a belt factory) I think you are better off with a quality set of "irons". This tool is a specialty item.

@dear_prudence 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'll keep my round punch and use the saved money for more patterns. :)

@04UltraRyder 3 жыл бұрын

The only use where it would save time would be on my gun belts..I'd have to sell 4 of those to recoup my costs..maybe later when I can't handstitch..or I'll just buy a sewing machine..lol..thanks for the review Tony!!

@raymondrussell500 3 жыл бұрын

Curves? Just reverse guide and use the round end of guide to follow curves.

@brianmickelson4642 3 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of thing one would expect in some sort of manual or maybe instructions....

@artyomborovkov497 3 жыл бұрын

Just a couple tiny steps left before sewing machine invention, lol.

@user-yv6so5lp2l 2 жыл бұрын

Please suggest where to buy?

@thewizdad 3 жыл бұрын

This tool would be excellent for pet collars belts, wallets and watch straps. If your okay with a working with the tight holes a stitching chisel leaves. I’m going to pass on it as I see far too limited in its ise as I work with heavier leather. (Up to 4 layers of 5oz leather.)

@clairewelsman1489 2 жыл бұрын

The price 1000000% puts me off, my hole punch cost about $2 and does the same thing. Is it actually made in the USA, because those institutions looked distinctly chinese... smelling a rat there. Nice review, thanks Tony!!

@bryanmartin1543 3 жыл бұрын

That's a lot!

@normajcolquhoun9184 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy it

@lupuslaktor 3 жыл бұрын

i guess you can turn the spaceholder around and go around corners.

@Cherokee2005 3 жыл бұрын

Seems expensive for what it does, but like you said if you do a lot of straight edge stitching then it might be worth it. Little pricey in my opinion.

@jholden0 3 жыл бұрын

This is basically a sewing machine without the threading components. You can buy a sewing machine for less than 100$ US and there are instructions.

@TheTruth-fs2rm 3 жыл бұрын

Quite allot more refinement such as dial settings engraved and scale on the slider and maybe but that price is pretty steep. I would rather spend that on a The Sinabroks Hole Puncher.

@stealth916 3 жыл бұрын

couldn't you turn the guide around so the curved part is the leather guide, and then have an easier time getting around curves?

@MrJethro9068 3 жыл бұрын

My friend owns makers leatger supply

@rz9974 3 жыл бұрын

Given its limited applicability and its price, I don't think I'll buy it...

@pieterdebruin5480 2 жыл бұрын

Pieter de Bruin Interesting but not for me. Hand puncing still the best as it is flexible

@patricioivanalistegomez1520 3 жыл бұрын

buena expilación

@grannybeasley3392 3 жыл бұрын

Too expensive for the general hobbyist. If it did circles and other of shapes it might be worth the price. But for a hobbyist like me, I don't make enough leather products to justify buying. Looks like a good tool though if you make a lot of belts, etc. Would save a lot of time for sure.

@Fusilier0 3 жыл бұрын

Too expensive for my blood. I'll stick with my arbor press with round hole punches attached with a 3D printed adapter. That said, I wonder if the edge distance guide can be reversed so what looks like the rounded end can be used against the leather. Might make it usable for punching along curved paths. Just thinking.

@sternbeardleatherworks6747 3 жыл бұрын

Is the size of the hole that holds the chisel tip similar to the size of a sinabroks punch tip (4.46mm)? That coupled with the comment about modifying the guide fence could make it more versatile. Thanks for the review!

@DieselpunkRo 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t work. I tried

@sternbeardleatherworks6747 3 жыл бұрын

@@DieselpunkRo I figured you would have. Thanks for following up.

@joannedavenport9835 3 жыл бұрын

I tried it. I returned it. I didn't like they way it advances.

@dadedubbledee 3 жыл бұрын

I can buy a whole lota punches for that much moolah

@andykbh 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you from Tony?

@LancasterM972 3 жыл бұрын

Another great tool review. Until there is a round hole punch available I not even interested.

@noone8139 3 жыл бұрын

Its very expensive since it doesn't contain a complicated technology wait 2-3 months i guess will be in half price in ali express

@133TeeTee 3 жыл бұрын

Tony Tony Tony I need this for my poor arthritic hands

@hideteak9098 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Look up the Jin xin Yang drill press with chuck. I'm Uk and bought mine for 142 GBP, delivered and no taxes via Amazon. It will hold any stitching fork I have, will set eyelets and rivets, snap fasteners etc. I have the same issue as you, plus my right shoulder is arthritic. This saves a whole ton of money in painkillers AND it's quiet. Mine also came with a fixed 10cm sq metal base plate and a small poly board. Make sure of what's in the box when yuo find one - they vary that a lot. You do need the chuck and its tools. Good luck.

@ImaginationDesign 3 жыл бұрын

@@hideteak9098 I saw a youtube on that drill press earlier today (in prep to see what's up with this thing). I wish I had heard about that before I bought my Goldstar setter as the one you mention is a bit more versatile. Maybe I'll sell my goldstar and use the proceeds to get the drill press. ;)

@Vivianoblivian 2 жыл бұрын

You're too early. Black Friday doesn't happen until Friday 13th May 2022.

@dmkinsey 2 жыл бұрын

The wooden handle looks very arisan-ish.

@donnaohara6128 3 жыл бұрын

@cjesterhuizen419 3 жыл бұрын

Too expensive for my taste and I’m not a fan of the limitations of it. Would rather spend the money on a set of hole punches from sinabrook or the like.

@NelHas2Now 3 жыл бұрын

I need to make curves! lol plain and simple. Thanks Tony for the review. It’s not for me.

@alvin3577 2 жыл бұрын

$285 i wish i had

@fayazahmedt1530 Жыл бұрын

You can set on flat bed sewing machine also waste to buy this

@tedblackburn8679 3 ай бұрын

Seems like a sewing machine with no thread? Might as well make it electric. Now that would be cool. And fully automatic. Like a machine gun. 🪡

@frododavis9082 3 жыл бұрын

$285? HELL NO!!! . $50 would be a little high. I would give $40 for it IF it had an extra blade.It looks cheaply made and no markings is not excusable

@JohnChandler 3 жыл бұрын

over priced and limited in options. if it was like $50 with a round hole punch than it would be worth. good for doing straight lines. shame it cant do 5mm and does not come with chisel tip options.