Tandy Leather / Hole & Strap Punches
Tandy Craftool 5 mm Buttonhole Punch
One Craftool 3779-04 punch in the selected 3/16 in (5 mm) buttonhole version for leather stud closures.
CHOOSE THE TOOL FOR YOUR WORK
Match the closure profile before the size label
This Craftool is a specific closure tool: it is intended to form a button-stud opening rather than a plain circular hole or a long buckle slot. That makes it relevant to wallet, pouch, notebook-cover and strap closures that use this opening profile.
The selected version is labeled 3/16 in (5 mm), model 3779-04, with one tool specified. The seller describes steel construction and positioning the tool before striking it with a mallet. The nominal size does not describe the complete slot geometry or prove compatibility with every stud called 5 mm.
Compare the small rotary Beadsmith if you need simple circular holes, or the WUTA square assortment if corners and straight sides are required instead. Neither reproduces a dedicated buttonhole profile. A claim of one-strike cutting is not a material-thickness rating; confirm the fitting and working setup before using it on a finished item.
MODEL DETAILS
Specifications & included parts
| Detail | Product details |
|---|---|
| Opening role | Button-stud/buttonhole closure |
| Selected nominal size | 3/16 in (5 mm), as labeled |
| Tool quantity | One |
| Construction described | Steel |
| Operation | Position and strike with a mallet |
| Model | 3779-04 |
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Where this model is useful
- A dedicated stud-opening tool addresses a different fitting from ordinary round holes.
- The selected size and model are explicit.
Trade-offs to check
- Full opening geometry and universal stud compatibility are not supplied.
- No maximum leather thickness or guaranteed single-strike result is established.
What to check before choosing
Check the actual stud
Match its required opening to the punch rather than relying only on a 5 mm label.
Choose the opening type
Round, square and buttonhole punches are not interchangeable profiles.
Your questions about this product
Is this just a 5 mm round punch?
No. It is described as a buttonhole punch for stud closures.
Does it fit every 5 mm button stud?
That is not established; confirm the fitting and full required opening geometry.
Is a mallet included?
One punch is specified. A mallet is not itemized as supplied.
Other options to consider
About this product information
Exact-ASIN complete available text, bullets, specifications and current variant compared; original buying advice, no physical trial.
Selected Amazon listing ↗ · Listing checked 2026-11-06 · Information reviewed 2026-11-06
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