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Post by needtime2scrap on Dec 5, 2016 3:06:42 GMT
I'm wanting a 2x2 square punch so that I can use those little grid page protectors that come with almost every AE album. I know that I can just measure and cut but a punch is so much quicker. So I go to Ms today and find one that says 2". Great! Purchase, drive home (2 hours away) and happily open my punch to try it out. It's 2" alright...2" diameter. Sigh. So disappointed and now I'm not sure when I'll be back to a M's...hoping I can return it.
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Post by FurryP on Dec 5, 2016 7:42:54 GMT
That's false advertising. Who measures a square by the diameter??? Does it say that any where on the package?
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Post by lynne on Dec 5, 2016 12:49:00 GMT
Yup, I've been searching for a true 2" punch for a long time for the same reason and did the same thing you did! So far, the only true 2" punch I've found is by Becky Higgins/project life. It cuts beautifully, but the bad news is that it's got rounded corners and is ENORMOUS! But if you don't mind those two things, I highly recommend it.
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Post by kitbop on Dec 5, 2016 13:25:04 GMT
I'm confused...the "diameter" of a square (width) that is 2x2 would be 2"?
So you mean diagonal measurement (like the do on TVs)? That would be SO misleading!
I'm someone like you who has always held off on buying square punches because you can cut them,
but I curse myself when I'm cutting tiny squares over and over again!
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Post by nicolep on Dec 5, 2016 14:30:00 GMT
Holy smokes, how confusing and super annoying!!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Dec 5, 2016 21:30:09 GMT
Creative Memories has a punch set that's a 2 inch square and circle; the punches are interchangeable with a handle that's also part of the set. It's pretty neat; they also sell other punch cartridges that fit into the same lever.
CM Shape Maker Set
I've seen some really cute layouts made with the 2 inch square punch-- you can fit so many of them onto a 12x12 layout! |
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Post by needtime2scrap on Dec 5, 2016 22:20:28 GMT
Glad to know that I'm not alone! I did find the description for the 2" diameter, on the back of the package, in tiny printing  Seriously, diameter is for circles not squares. But after doing some searching I found one, www.scrapbook.com/store/nm-lv-gcp-42.html?w=square+punch . And by reading the reviews/questions lots of people have had the same issues, but this one promises to be good. Fingers crossed! |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Dec 5, 2016 22:36:53 GMT
I'm so glad to read that I'm not the only one that is puzzled by the manufacturer's measuring decision. I have an old Marvy Uchida 2"square punch. It in reality measures 2-1/8".  Drives me crazy. But I still do *love* my punches.  |
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Post by lynne on Dec 6, 2016 4:40:34 GMT
Glad to know that I'm not alone! I did find the description for the 2" diameter, on the back of the package, in tiny printing Seriously, diameter is for circles not squares. But after doing some searching I found one, www.scrapbook.com/store/nm-lv-gcp-42.html?w=square+punch . And by reading the reviews/questions lots of people have had the same issues, but this one promises to be good. Fingers crossed! I hope I'm wrong, but I think this one is 2 1/8 square,and not a true 2".  |
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 6, 2016 5:40:34 GMT
Glad to know that I'm not alone! I did find the description for the 2" diameter, on the back of the package, in tiny printing Seriously, diameter is for circles not squares. But after doing some searching I found one, www.scrapbook.com/store/nm-lv-gcp-42.html?w=square+punch . And by reading the reviews/questions lots of people have had the same issues, but this one promises to be good. Fingers crossed! I hope I'm wrong, but I think this one is 2 1/8 square,and not a true 2". I have this punch. It is 3" diagonally and just shy of 2 1/8 on each side. |
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Post by hutchfan on Dec 6, 2016 6:52:31 GMT
Yes that Marvy punch is not a true 2 inch punch, try Amazon for a 2 inch passport punch. They are expensive but I got mine as a birthday gift and I love it so I would gladly pay for it.
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Post by acd on Dec 6, 2016 12:53:05 GMT
Creative Memories has a punch set that's a 2 inch square and circle; the punches are interchangeable with a handle that's also part of the set. It's pretty neat; they also sell other punch cartridges that fit into the same lever.
CM Shape Maker Set
I've seen some really cute layouts made with the 2 inch square punch-- you can fit so many of them onto a 12x12 layout! Thank you for the link. I just contacted a rep close to me. |
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Post by dawnnikol on Dec 6, 2016 13:06:05 GMT
What's with the "Each Cartridge delivers approximately 2,000 cuts"? Aren't punches good forever?
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Post by lisacharlotte on Dec 6, 2016 13:06:07 GMT
i wonder if it's to keep expensive 2" square passport photos from being cut with a cheap craft punch as opposed to the more expensive "passport photo" punch.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Dec 6, 2016 16:30:42 GMT
Seriously? UGH! I went by some of the reviews for this. All I want is an easy way to punch out photos and paper for those 6x8 page protectors that have the 2x2 grid. I looked at the PL one but I don't want rounded corners.
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Post by lynne on Dec 6, 2016 18:06:48 GMT
Yes that Marcy punch is not a true 2 inch punch, try Amazon for a 2 inch passport punch. They are expensive but I got mine as a birthday gift and I love it so I would gladly pay for it. Ooooh, just looked at those on Amazon. They sure are pricey, but it would be so nice to have! Put it on my wish list for a splurge someday or if they go on sale. Thx! |
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Seriously, diameter is for circles not squares. But after doing some searching I found one, 
Drives me crazy.
