Punch pliers with interchangeable inserts — one tool covering several jobs. The size comes to 19.5 cm. Sold as a single item. Made from steel, plastic.
In alteration work it replaces hammer and anvil, quietly enough that nobody in the house wakes up in the evening. Before the first real use, test on a scrap — that shows how much pressure the layer of fabric asks for. The matching insert decides everything: size and design must belong to the fastening, or the part will sit crooked. The pack states the size, so buying more later stays easy.
What Prym VARIO Zange Minze/Salbei 390913 is suitable for
- Fitting eyelets into bags and pouches
- Working with leather and felt
- Alterations to finished pieces
Frequently asked questions
Why test on a scrap?
Because fabric thickness and interfacing decide how much pressure is needed. Two minutes on a scrap save a crooked part in the finished garment, which can hardly be removed cleanly.
How do I look after the tool?
Dry storage and an occasional wipe are enough. A drop of fine oil keeps moving parts smooth; scouring agents have no place here. Putting the tool away damp means finding surface rust next time.
How much force does it take?
Less than many expect. Pressure comes from the lever, not from the arm; working in jerks hits worse than pressing steadily. Gripping the pliers at the very end of the handles takes noticeably less force.
Can it undo a fastening as well?
Removal has its own sets. A setting tool works in one direction; using it backwards usually damages both fabric and fastening. The matching removal tool sits with the fastenings in the range.
