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C.S. Osborne #223 Revolving Punch 6 Size Leather Hole Punch

Reg. Price –  Sale Price$35

Professional revolving leather punch for shoemaking, leathercraft, belts, straps, bags, saddlery, and shoe repair. Six hole sizes in one easy-to-use hand tool.

The C.S. Osborne & Co. #223 Revolving Punch is a classic leatherworking tool designed to make clean, accurately sized holes in leather without reaching for a separate punch every time.

With six heat-treated cutting tubes mounted on a revolving head, simply rotate the wheel to the hole size you need, position the leather over the punch anvil, and squeeze the handles.

Fast, simple, and incredibly useful.

For shoemakers and leather crafters, the Osborne #223 is ideal for punching holes in straps, buckles, sandal components, shoe uppers, bags, belts, wallets, and countless other leather projects.

Description

C.S. Osborne #223 Leather Hole Punch

Six Leather Punch Sizes in One Tool

The revolving head gives you six commonly used hole diameters:

  • 5/64″
  • 3/32″
  • 7/64″
  • 1/8″
  • 5/32″
  • 3/16″

Instead of changing tools for every hole size, rotate the punch head until the desired tube locks into position.

This makes the #223 particularly convenient when working with different hardware sizes, buckle tongues, rivets, snaps, lacing holes, and other leather components.

Features & Benefits

6 Punch Sizes in One Tool
Quickly switch between six commonly used leather hole diameters.

Heat-Treated Cutting Tubes
Designed for durability and long service life.

Revolving Punch Head
Rotate the wheel to select the punch size required for your project.

Replaceable Punch Tubes
Individual cutting tubes can be replaced as they wear.

Nickel-Plated Steel Frame
Strong professional workshop construction with a durable finish.

Comfortable Hand Operation
The long handles provide leverage for controlled manual punching.

Versatile Leatherworking Tool
Suitable for shoemaking, belts, bags, wallets, saddlery, upholstery, and general leathercraft.

 

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: C.S. Osborne & Co.
  • Model: No. 223
  • Tool Type: Revolving Leather Hole Punch
  • Frame: Pressed Steel
  • Finish: Nickel Plated
  • Number of Punch Sizes: 6
  • Tube Size 0: 5/64″
  • Tube Size 1: 3/32″
  • Tube Size 2: 7/64″
  • Tube Size 3: 1/8″
  • Tube Size 4: 5/32″
  • Tube Size 6: 3/16″
  • Overall Length: Approx. 8-1/2″
  • Tool Weight: Approx. 6 oz.
  • Cutting Tubes: Heat Treated
  • Replacement Tubes: Available
    1. Rotate the punch wheel to select the desired hole size.

    2. Make sure the selected punch tube is correctly aligned with the anvil.

    3. Mark the location of your hole on the leather.

    4. Insert the leather between the punch tube and anvil.

    5. Squeeze the handles firmly until the punch passes through the leather.

    6. Release the handles and check that the leather plug has cleared the cutting tube.

    Shoemaker Tip: Test your punch size on a scrap piece of the same leather before punching your finished component. Once a hole is punched in leather, you can’t put it back!

    You can buy inexpensive revolving punches almost anywhere, but a leatherworking tool is only useful when it cuts cleanly and stays aligned.

    The C.S. Osborne #223 Revolving Punch combines a simple proven design with heat-treated cutting tubes and a durable steel frame. It is an excellent step up from lightweight hobby punches for makers who want a dependable tool on the bench.

    Whether you’re making your first pair of handmade shoes or working in a professional leather shop, a revolving punch is an essential tool—and the Osborne #223 is a classic choice.

     

    A good revolving punch is one of those basic leatherworking tools you will use constantly.

    For shoemaking, the C.S. Osborne #223 Leather Hole Punch can be used for:
  • Sandal strap holes
  • Buckle adjustment holes
  • Shoe and boot straps
  • Leather uppers
  • Decorative leather details
  • Rivet preparation
  • Snap and hardware installation
  • Lacing holes
  • Leather tabs and loops
  • General footwear repair
  • It is equally useful for belts, wallets, handbags, saddlery, harness work, upholstery, and other leathercraft projects.