Bostitch Office EZ Squeeze One-Hole Punch, 10 Sheet Capacity, Lightweight, Gray/Blue (2402)

There is a coffee shop at my work that you can use punch cards. She’s gone through so many “metal” hole punches that have broken, mainly in the trap part that holds the chads, but also the spring or the guide part covering the hole. I was concerned about buying this one because it’s plastic, but it had decent reviews and thought I’d take a chance. It’s lightweight, which worried me, but it’s very comfortable in the hand. There is plenty of space for the chads so you don’t have to empty it as often, which helps with the wear and tear on that part. The hole punch itself is strong and goes through two card-stock type cards together easily, with no noticeable additional effort on the squeeze. One adjustment is being able to see exactly where the hole will punch. Traditional metal punches are easy to see from the side exactly where it will punch because of the metal piece sticking out. You have to look from the front on this one, which is an adjustment, but after a few times you get used to it and can be just as accurate. I’m a little concerned about how it will stand up to multiple drops on the hard marble floor or counter, but so far it’s handled drops, possible because it’s so light. I’ll update if that ends up being a problem. I’m sort of an older-style-is-better traditionalist, and so I really wanted a metal hole puncher. I’d been looking at antique stores for a sturdier metal hole punch but none of them had chad catches, which was a requirement. This one seemed cheap because it’s plastic on the outside but I am surprisingly pleased with it. I recommend that you give it a chance if you are tired of the metal ones that are cheaply made breaking.

Works great! Very easy to use hole punch!

EFFORTLESS up to its maximum capacity of regular-thickness paper! The tool is so lightweight. Great price, too! Of course, every tool in the world has its limitations. The handles didn’t feel like flexing or breaking when I punched 12 layers of regular copy paper even though they are made of plastic. As long as you know the limits of this tool then it should be a great addition to your crafting toolbox

I use these for k4 students! I LOVE them. I would REALLY appreciate being able to select the other colors.

I used an old one hole punch for years and, while it worked, it felt like my hand was getting a workout. This is so easy to use for regular paper and construction paper. It takes so little grip strength to squeeze it. I work with small children who often have weak hands and they are so happy they can use the hole punch by themselves.

Hard to clean. Have to bang on it or use a long needle to clean the punches out of the handle.....

Easy to use, fits my hand, and has a reservoir for the paper holes to go into

I wanted to try a different type of stapler this is not the one for me.The old kind is better you can clearly see where it’s punching.I would not recommend I would never buy it again

Had issues with it cutting through 2 laminated pages, kept a having hanging circles stuck on it. Needed to buy a stronger one.

Cant even punch through 10 sheets.