# Where To Find Punch/Diecutter For Medium-Thick (~1-2mm) Cardboard?

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**Created:** [November 2, 2005, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-punch-diecutter-for-medium-thick-1-2mm-cardboard/329088 "2005-11-02T15:34:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-punch-diecutter-for-medium-thick-1-2mm-cardboard/329088/1 "2005-11-02T15:34:18Z")

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Maybe this should go in GQ, but it’s mostly a personal request to tap the SDMB Mass Mind.

I’m looking for a tool to cut or punch small (15-30mm) circles/squares/hexes from chipboard. So far, most of what I’ve found is either light-duty punches that will handle paper, but nothing heavier.

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**Author:** ![The\_Surb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@The\_Surb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Surb)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-punch-diecutter-for-medium-thick-1-2mm-cardboard/329088/2 "2005-11-02T18:52:07Z")

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These are the tools I use at work, they may be more than you are willing to spend.

[Punches](http://www.ameriken.com/index.php) and one of [these](http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2008244/showCustom-0/p-2008244/N-111+10201+600002280/c-10101).

I die-cut rubber parts for automotive, we adapt these punches from the cardboard cutting industry.

The punches usually run $4-$5 for a straight wall punch if you order ten at a time. They may sell for less.

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**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-punch-diecutter-for-medium-thick-1-2mm-cardboard/329088/3 "2005-11-02T19:10:35Z")

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> [@The Surb](#):
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> These are the tools I use at work, they may be more than you are willing to spend.
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> [Punches](http://www.ameriken.com/index.php) and one of [these](http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2008244/showCustom-0/p-2008244/N-111+10201+600002280/c-10101).
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> I die-cut rubber parts for automotive, we adapt these punches from the cardboard cutting industry.
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> The punches usually run $4-$5 for a straight wall punch if you order ten at a time. They may sell for less.

Thanks – the cost isn’t prohibitive (but I’ll want to do a little research first), though the shipping might be pretty steep for such a weighty device.

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**Author:** ![The\_Surb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@The\_Surb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Surb)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2005, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-punch-diecutter-for-medium-thick-1-2mm-cardboard/329088/4 "2005-11-02T21:00:10Z")

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I just talked to one of the maintenance guys and they have used a [toggle](http://www.jwwinco.com/products/section14/36092/index.html) clamp mounted vertically with the punch fixtured to the bottom.

Lot cheaper. It should do the trick too.