General 1271O Arch Punch 1-1/4 in Steel 5-1/2 in Oal

Product Description

The GENERAL 1271O is a steel arch punch designed for cleanly cutting precise circular holes in leather, gasket material, rubber, felt, and similar soft materials. The arch-style head delivers a sharp, defined cut with a single mallet strike. At 5-1/2 inches overall length, the punch provides solid grip and control during use. The cutting diameter is 1-1/4 inches, making it well suited for grommets, lacing holes, and gasket work where a consistent hole size is required. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and maintenance professionals keep arch punches in their toolkit for field gasket fabrication and soft-material work.

This punch is used in applications requiring clean, round cutouts in non-metallic materials such as rubber sheet gaskets, cork, leather belting, and vinyl. It is a common hand tool on job sites where techs need to fabricate custom gaskets or prepare soft materials for installation. The 1-1/4 inch punch size is a frequently used diameter for standard pipe flange gasket work and similar trade applications. Suitable for both shop bench use and field service.

Key Features

• 1-1/4 inch cutting diameter for consistent, repeatable hole sizes
• 5-1/2 inches overall length for confident hand grip and mallet striking
• Steel construction for durability through repeated strikes
• Arch punch design cuts cleanly in leather, rubber, gasket sheet, felt, and cork
• Single-piece tool — no assembly required

Compatibility

Designed for use with a mallet or hammer as a general-purpose arch punch for cutting 1-1/4 inch holes in soft, non-metallic materials.

Installation Notes

Used by plumbers, HVAC technicians, and general tradespeople for gasket fabrication and soft-material hole punching. Place the material on a suitable hard backing surface such as an end-grain wood block before striking. Strike squarely with a mallet to avoid deforming the punch tip. Inspect the cutting edge before each use and do not use on metal or hardened materials.