Punch N' Cut

A quick guide to mastering the three core functions of your multi-tool.

Function 1: Cutting Tubing
Place your poly tubing or PVC pipe squarely between the jaws of the tool. Squeeze the handles firmly to drive the sharp blade cleanly through the plastic, ensuring a perfectly straight, 90-degree cut.

Function 2: Punching Holes
Lay your 1/2" or larger mainline tubing into the rounded punch cradle on the jaws. Squeeze the handles together until the metal pin punctures the tube wall, creating a clean 1/4" hole.

Function 3: Inserting Fittings
Slide the top of a 1/4" transfer barb or compatible emitter into the specialized holding slot on the tool's handle. Use the grip and leverage of the pliers to push the barbed end firmly into your pre-punched hole.

During my spring garden expansion, can I use the Punch N' Cut to modify 1-inch PVC pipes?
Yes, the heavy-duty blade on the Punch N' Cut is sharp and strong enough to slice cleanly through rigid Schedule 40 PVC pipe up to 1 inch in diameter.

This makes it an incredibly valuable tool during spring system startups when you may need to alter your underground PVC manifolds before running flexible poly mainline to your garden beds.

Does the Punch N' Cut create holes large enough for drip tape fittings?
No, the punch mechanism creates a standard hole designed for 1/4-inch fittings and emitters. For 5/8-inch drip tape takeoff fittings, you will need a dedicated large-hole tool.

If you are installing a large row-crop system utilizing drip tape, we highly recommend purchasing the Adjustable Punch (PUADJ) or the Drip Tape Hole Punch specifically for those larger takeoff valves.

How does the Punch N' Cut make inserting transfer barbs easier?
The handle features a specialized holding slot. You simply slide your 1/4-inch transfer barb into the slot and use the tool's leverage to push the barb effortlessly into your pre-punched mainline.

Pushing dozens of tiny, sharp plastic barbs into stiff tubing with your bare hands quickly leads to thumb fatigue and blistering. The insertion slot takes all the pressure off your fingers.

What sizes of polyethylene tubing can the Punch N' Cut pierce?
You can use the Punch N' Cut to quickly punch perfectly sized emitter holes into any 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, or 1-inch polyethylene mainline tubing or oval hose.

Unlike crescent-style pocket punches that only wrap around 1/2-inch tubing, the plier jaw design of this tool allows it to effectively puncture much larger diameter hoses without crushing them.