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Post by elegantsufficiency on Mar 12, 2022 11:28:41 GMT
I read about these around December Daily time when they were out of stock everywhere, but ever since then have been on the lookout. I think the one everyone had was the WeRMK brand, but this week I spotted - and bought - the Craftelier branded punch. Disappointing. Unlike other punches that I have, where the base is open and it's easy to line up the paper with the shape to be punched, this one is closed and tricky to line up. Given this is the type of shape I'd want to be cutting a dozen or more (quickly), that's also tricky, since I found I have to stop and extract the shape after each punch because it doesn't fall out of the bottom. (Hope you know what I mean!!  ) Before I give up on this one and pass it onto my small friends to play with and replace with a different one, can I just check that the WeRMK one doesn't present the same challenges? Looking at the YouTube video it looks like it might... Thanks for being a great bunch of likeminded friends who I know understand these things! |
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 12, 2022 12:29:30 GMT
I can't line up my WRMK hole reinforcer punch. Sorry. It's not a huge deal to me, as I only cut solids.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Mar 12, 2022 13:58:17 GMT
mikklynn I'm not sure it's going to be a huge deal for me either but I guess I'm just used to punches having open backs so I can see what I'm punching (and get it close to the edge of the paper and all of that!) Thanks for that, though.
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Post by kitbop on Mar 12, 2022 14:12:00 GMT
Thanks for the review and brand. I would like one of these...I have a die (waffle flower) which was super cheap, but it's a PITA to run it through the machine for a bitty hole reinforcer! I try to do a batch when I have it out and keep them on hand (in white. I can colour them) but it's time consuming and a punch is just so easy.
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Post by mamagidget on Mar 12, 2022 14:25:01 GMT
I read a review on Amazon which said you can't see where on the paper your hole will be.
I swear I used to see a project life branded one at Hobby Lobby (and always thought "I'll get it on the next trip...") Now I can't find evidence it even existed!
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Post by Ryann on Mar 12, 2022 16:25:56 GMT
I have the WRMK hole reinforcer punch. It works the same as the described Craftelier one. I can punch 4 in a row (shaking the reinforcer out between each punch). After the forth one I use either an Exacto knife or long pokey tool to dig out the middle circles punched out that like to get stuck in the punch. It’s slightly annoying to have to clear out the punch every fourth use.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Mar 12, 2022 19:01:27 GMT
Ryann and mamagidget I am so glad it's not just me! Sounds like the WRMK punch is the same. I wonder why that's so? Any craft punch designers/manufacturers here?
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Post by hop2 on Mar 12, 2022 19:19:04 GMT
I have the WRMK one but I find I use my reinforcer dies more often. No you can’t really see thru the dies either but there are tons of shapes
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 13, 2022 12:32:54 GMT
mikklynn I'm not sure it's going to be a huge deal for me either but I guess I'm just used to punches having open backs so I can see what I'm punching (and get it close to the edge of the paper and all of that!) Thanks for that, though. I like punches with open backs, too. I will say I use the hole reinforcer punch quite often, mostly when I am making tags with a tag punch. I have used it to actually reinforce a hole, too! |
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Post by jameynz on Mar 13, 2022 19:25:41 GMT
I have the WRMK - use it often and have n9 problems with it.
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Post by mamagidget on Mar 13, 2022 19:37:28 GMT
I have the WRMK hole reinforcer punch. It works the same as the described Craftelier one. I can punch 4 in a row (shaking the reinforcer out between each punch). After the forth one I use either an Exacto knife or long pokey tool to dig out the middle circles punched out that like to get stuck in the punch. It’s slightly annoying to have to clear out the punch every fourth use. I don't have this punch (yet-I was hoping to track down the Project Life one which now seems impossible)...but I did read that a user discovered you lift the punch handle up to empty out the middle of circle pieces when the little compartment gets full. Mentioning in case this is helpful! |
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Post by Ryann on Mar 13, 2022 19:43:57 GMT
I have the WRMK hole reinforcer punch. It works the same as the described Craftelier one. I can punch 4 in a row (shaking the reinforcer out between each punch). After the forth one I use either an Exacto knife or long pokey tool to dig out the middle circles punched out that like to get stuck in the punch. It’s slightly annoying to have to clear out the punch every fourth use. I don't have this punch (yet-I was hoping to track down the Project Life one which now seems impossible)...but I did read that a user discovered you lift the punch handle up to empty out the middle of circle pieces when the little compartment gets full. Mentioning in case this is helpful! I put a bit of pressure on the handle and it flew right open! Along with all the confetti stored inside, lol. Thank you for sharing - it was very helpful!! |
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Post by FurryP on Mar 14, 2022 2:32:24 GMT
So about not being able to see where you are punching. I was thinking. What if you made yourself a template?
Like cut a piece of cardstock 3x3, make some center marks on it, was well as on the punch. Then center the 3x3 and punch it out. Then place the template hole exactly where you want to punch the PP, center your template and punch! Of course that is not going to be exactly fast, but I think it would work. Except I don't have the punch so I can't say for sure.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Mar 14, 2022 9:11:00 GMT
Good idea FurryP - playing around with it a bit more, I realise that it's not so much the lining up that's bugging me, but the fact that I can't zip down a strip of paper with it to punch a few "holes" but have to keep stopping to take out the punched shape each time, or else it gets punched again (and spoiled). I'm also asking myself why I am allowing this to bug me when I have not had to trek across countries with my home in a bag and children by my side. I need to get things in proportion! (but again, I know everyone here understands these things. Thank you x) |
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Post by elljay on Mar 14, 2022 12:29:32 GMT
I have the WRMK hole reinforcer punch. It works the same as the described Craftelier one. I can punch 4 in a row (shaking the reinforcer out between each punch). After the forth one I use either an Exacto knife or long pokey tool to dig out the middle circles punched out that like to get stuck in the punch. It’s slightly annoying to have to clear out the punch every fourth use. I don't have this punch (yet-I was hoping to track down the Project Life one which now seems impossible)...but I did read that a user discovered you lift the punch handle up to empty out the middle of circle pieces when the little compartment gets full. Mentioning in case this is helpful! Thank you so much for sharing that tip! I have this punch and had no idea. Super helpful! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2022 14:51:38 GMT
Good idea FurryP - playing around with it a bit more, I realise that it's not so much the lining up that's bugging me, but the fact that I can't zip down a strip of paper with it to punch a few "holes" but have to keep stopping to take out the punched shape each time, or else it gets punched again (and spoiled). I'm also asking myself why I am allowing this to bug me when I have not had to trek across countries with my home in a bag and children by my side. I need to get things in proportion! (but again, I know everyone here understands these things. Thank you x) I hear you! I ended up buying a gemini go for use with my small dies. Still not as quick as a punch but a lot less painful than my bigshot |
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Post by papersilly on Mar 14, 2022 17:40:28 GMT
i just buy the clear adhesive ones on Amazon.
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Post by FurryP on Mar 14, 2022 18:41:11 GMT
Good idea FurryP - playing around with it a bit more, I realise that it's not so much the lining up that's bugging me, but the fact that I can't zip down a strip of paper with it to punch a few "holes" but have to keep stopping to take out the punched shape each time, or else it gets punched again (and spoiled). I'm also asking myself why I am allowing this to bug me when I have not had to trek across countries with my home in a bag and children by my side. I need to get things in proportion! (but again, I know everyone here understands these things. Thank you x) I know eaxctly what you mean. I've had that punch on my wish list for a while and was kind of disappointed to read about the issues on this thread. I just want to see and punch without having to do any extra work. |
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Post by paget on Mar 14, 2022 18:58:18 GMT
I bought this punch after reading this thread and Amazon just delivered it. 😂 I think I won’t be frustrated by it since I’m not thinking I’ll need to line it up… although just in general punches like that do bother me!
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Post by naby64 on Mar 14, 2022 19:40:44 GMT
I have the WRMK on an Amazon truck for delivery this afternoon. I am glad I read this thread. I can't think of when I have needed any lining up for a ring enforcer. I am getting ready to take a class of HS and there seems to be quite a few tags in there. My plan was to just punch pretty paper to add that little pop of color.
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Post by penny on Mar 20, 2022 6:43:14 GMT
I have the WRMK one and not being able to see where it’s cutting is the only thing I don’t like about it.
FWIW most of the time - if I want to line something up/not using a solid or not having to cut a massive number of them, I use a circle punch and a hole punch. I have a circle punch that lets you see where you punch and is the right size for a reinforcer, and then a regular hole punch.I will either attach the circle to the tag and punch a hole through both at the same time or punch the inside hole first then center my hole punch around that and punch out the reinforcer. I have a piece of card that I punched a circle though and can use that to help me know where to punch the hole in the right spot before punching the circle.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Mar 20, 2022 8:39:34 GMT
if I want to line something up/not using a solid or not having to cut a massive number of them, I use a circle punch and a hole punch. I have a circle punch that lets you see where you punch and is the right size for a reinforcer, and then a regular hole punch.I will either attach the circle to the tag and punch a hole through both at the same time or punch the inside hole first then center my hole punch around that and punch out the reinforcer. This is how I cut mine. I have looked at the WRMK punch several times, but just can't seem to make myself bite the bullet for this specific punch when I have a perfectly viable way of making them now. Reading through this thread, I think I'll be happy to stick with my current, occasionally imperfect, method. |
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Post by scrappermcg on Mar 20, 2022 17:51:37 GMT
I have the Elizabeth Craft reinforcer die. It will cut out 6 at a time depending on the shape. I think there's 12 dies per set.
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Post by FurryP on Mar 20, 2022 21:45:46 GMT
I have the WRMK one and not being able to see where it’s cutting is the only thing I don’t like about it. FWIW most of the time - if I want to line something up/not using a solid or not having to cut a massive number of them, I use a circle punch and a hole punch. I have a circle punch that lets you see where you punch and is the right size for a reinforcer, and then a regular hole punch.I will either attach the circle to the tag and punch a hole through both at the same time or punch the inside hole first then center my hole punch around that and punch out the reinforcer. I have a piece of card that I punched a circle though and can use that to help me know where to punch the hole in the right spot before punching the circle. This makes perfect sense! I have both of those tools already. Think I will try that. I have a die now, but the punch was on my list. But since you can't see the back anyway, who needs it? |
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) Before I give up on this one and pass it onto my small friends to play with and replace with a different one, can I just check that the WeRMK one doesn't present the same challenges? Looking at the YouTube video it looks like it might...
