Draper Expert 63637 Revolving Punch Plier 2.0-4.5mm

The situation was that I'd found a nice new leather belt that I liked the look of. The problem was that it stupidly only included a few holes. This left me with having to make some more holes myself. I could have got a screwdriver out and attempted a botch job, but that would end up ruining my brand-new belt.The solution was to look for a nice, easy to use tool that could do this perfectly for me. This Draper tool is THAT tool.It's made from really strong and durable metal, which is painted with a nice black finish. It's also very easy to grip as it has rubberised handles.To use it, you first simply flip the little silver catch to unlock it. You then rotate the punching prongs (clockwise if you're left-handed, anti-clockwise if you're right-handed) until you have the prong with the desired diameter of the hole that you want at the bottom above the brass plate (where you'll place your item). Once you've done that, you place your item between the brass plate and the prong, then squeeze the handles together, punching a hole through whatever it is you're hole-punching. Done.You can then carry on for however many holes you want. The cut-out holes will go along the prong you're using, and end up inside the middle of the wheel (waste collection compartment). I've noticed that the cut-outs sometimes get stuck in the prongs, but as you cut more holes, these move up, but if you're bothered, you can use a bent-out paperclip to unblock them.The waste collection compartment simply opens by pulling the orange panel (with the measurements on it) off. You can then replace this panel again.Once you're done, simply flip the catch again, and it's locked and ready to put away until next time.I'm very pleased with this tool as it gives very good results. Using it is absolutely effortless, as the prongs are sharp and just cut straight through with ease. The wheel is also very stiff, and only moves with force, which is good as you don't want it moving during the hole-punching.So far I've used it on paper, cardboard, and leather. I'll probably try it on other materials later on.

I like Draper tools as they are excellent quality and I have always found them to be excellent value and fit for purpose. I needed a leather hole punch as him indoors got a new belt that needed extra holes to fit him better around the waist. I didn't dare try this tool out on his new belt, so I borrowed his old one and had a play. The old belt was lined, thick leather. These punch pliers cut through the leather easily but didn't manage so well with the lining on the back of the leather. However, a quick snip with the scissors and I removed the bit of lining that was still attached by a few threads. The leather hole came out perfectly. I did a few practice runs with the old belt till I had perfected the technique and then tried it with his new belt.The new belt was even thicker leather and was not lined. The Draper Punch Pliers cut through a perfectly neat hole immediately. I didn't have to use too much pressure at all. I am delighted with the result and can see that this is an invaluable tool for keeping handy in my home. Perfect for leather bag handles, belts etc. and I can probably use this for some of my crafting.As is usual with Draper, the built quality is exceptional and this will last many a year. I like that it has a revolving punch so you can choose the perfect size and one of the punch holes on the tool matched the exact size of the holes in both hubby's old belt and his new belt.An all round success and excellent value for money on account of useability, performance and build quality.I give it 10/10.

This punch is ideal for adding extra holes in belts, shoe buckle straps etc. and has a solid, well engineered feel. The punches are on a ratchet so they can only turn one way and can't slip, resulting in a reliable placement so you can centre the holes properly. My only wish is that they had a smaller hole than the 2mm as I got them to adjust some of my daughter's buckle straps and the 2mm hole is a bit wide for this purpose. As these were an add-on item at a very good price, I am very pleased with the value for money. At their full RRP I'd say there were a bit expensive unless you need them frequently.