Raindrip R630CT Hole Punch with Plugs

Makes for leakier connections than using a drill bit. Good thing they include good plugs because water is literally spraying out of the connection made in the hole this thing made.

Received dull, barely works as received. Cant even regrind because the tip is hollow like a tube. An ice pic with duck tape as a stop works much better.

Works fine and is sharp enough.

typical Rain Bird product, works just like advertised, as usual

As expected. works fine

The hole punch works great, the plugs do not work. Plan on buying a whole new hose if you put holes were you dont want them.

This punch is kind of dull compared to a similar punch made by Dig, but it does the job as long as you dont have to put in a lot of emitters in a day (for that Id suggest using a power driver with a suitable drill bit). However, the Dig punch doesnt come with the handy plug insert on the back of the tool, so I still prefer to use this one despite its somewhat inferior punching ability.

It makes a decent hole once it finally pokes through but it takes a lot of effort.There are a better options out there that will work better than this. I lost my original one that was nothing more than a piece of plastic with a pointy end and it worked much better this this one.

This product is now one big fraud. I have used this product for years and it was wonderful. Note the photo. It shows a stainless steel point and it always came with a small hole in the handle which was perfect for inserting plugs, or dripper attachments. Well, the three I just ordered showed up on my porch today. All have a plastic point and a huge hole in the handle which is worthless. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. It went from a 5 star to a no star.

ITEM HAS A PUNCH TIP THAT PROVIDES A 1/8 TO 3/16 HOLE AT BEST - WILL NOT MAKE A 1/4 HOLE IN YOUR MATERIAL(S)!