Bead Buddy Jeweler's handy hole punch. Makes 1.5 mm and 2 mm holes in flat metal. Great for putting holes in coins for jewelry.
$16.95
Sometimes you just want to make holes in stuff, right? This gizmo is awesome for putting holes in coins. I've used it to make buttons out of pennies. It could also be used to put holes in coins for jewelry.
The Bead Buddy will make either a 1.5-mm or 2-mm sized hole in soft metals. Maximum thickness depending on metal type. Because this tool is strong, metals too thin may warp the metal as you are making the hole. Any thicker than 3 mm and it may not be strong enough to get through the metal. I personally haven't found a metal that is too thin. As long as a metal is too strong to be used with a standard craft punch, it seems to work with the Bead Buddy. The tool has a limited reach, so keep in mind that a 1.5 mm hole can't be further than 12 mm from the edge, and a 2 mm hole can't be further than 6 mm from the edge.
Also works well with plastics, leather, and wood. Easily makes holes for pendants, charms, discs, and more.
On coins and other harder metals, it takes a bit of force and patience to make a hole. You will want to use a folded cloth on the screw handles for protective padding as you turn. This tool actually removes the center of the hole as a small disc, so you may actually find a use for these tiny, punched hole inserts. Punches from thinner metals look a lot like 1:12 scale miniature coins, which is what I've used them for.
*Please note that the package may have some tears and bends in it, but Bead Buddy is new in packaging.
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