Spagetti Stickler Punch Tool

A quick guide to maximizing the four functions of your multi-tool.

Function 1: Punching Holes
Hold the tubing firmly. Press the pointed stainless steel tip of the tool against the 1/2" or 3/4" mainline tubing and apply firm inward pressure to puncture the plastic.

Function 2: Stretching Tubing
Insert the rounded edge of the prong directly into the open end of your 1/4" micro tubing. Wiggle it slightly to stretch the plastic wide enough to easily slide over a barbed fitting.

Function 3: Inserting Barbs
Slide a 1/4" transfer barb into the gap between the forked prongs. Grip the handle of the tool and use it to push the barb firmly into your pre-punched hole in the mainline, saving your thumbs from fatigue.

Function 4: Removing Emitters
Slide the forked prongs underneath the lip of an old or broken emitter or transfer barb. Use the tool like the claw of a hammer to gently pry the fitting up and out of the mainline.

As I expand my garden this spring, how do I use the Spagetti Stickler to remove old, broken winter emitters?
Slide the forked prongs of the Spagetti Stickler directly under the lip of the broken emitter and gently pry it upward to pop it out of the mainline.

Once you pop the broken emitter out during your spring startup, simply push a fresh 1/4-inch goof plug into the old hole to seal it, or insert a brand new emitter in its place.

Can the Spagetti Stickler punch holes in 3/4-inch mainline tubing?
Yes, the stainless steel tip of the Spagetti Stickler is sharp enough to punch clean, precise holes in both 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch polyethylene mainline tubing.

It creates a standard 1/4-inch hole, which is the perfect size for inserting standard transfer barbs and point-source drip emitters.

How does the Spagetti Stickler help with 1/4-inch micro tubing?
You can insert the pointed prong of the Spagetti Stickler into the end of your 1/4-inch micro tubing to stretch the plastic, making it much easier to slide over barbed fittings.

This stretching feature is incredibly useful during cold mornings when vinyl and poly micro tubing can become stiff and difficult to work with.

Is the Spagetti Stickler rust-proof?
The Spagetti Stickler is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel, making it highly resistant to rust and corrosion even when left in damp garden environments or tool buckets.

Unlike cheap plastic punches that can snap or dull quickly, this stainless steel multi-tool is built to last for many seasons of heavy irrigation work.