Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool -- Precise Holes, Easier Making

The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool is a purpose-built handheld tool that punches clean, accurate holes through cardboard and thick craft materials. Designed as part of the Chomp Maker Bundle range, it gives children a reliable, safe way to create holes for joining, threading, fastening, and assembling cardboard projects -- without the struggle of improvised methods that tear, slip, or require excessive force.

How It Helps

Punching holes in cardboard is one of those craft steps that can bring a project to a halt. Too much force, the wrong angle, or a tool that slips -- and the cardboard tears, the project is ruined, and confidence takes a knock. The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool is designed to make this step straightforward, requiring a controlled downward action that produces a clean result consistently. For children who find force control and hand coordination challenging, that reliability makes a real difference.

For Parents and Home Use

• Makes advanced cardboard craft techniques -- such as threading, lacing, and fastening with split pins -- accessible at home
• Reduces the frustration of torn or ragged holes that ruin a finished piece
• Encourages independence -- children can complete this step themselves with adult supervision rather than needing an adult to do it for them
• Works seamlessly alongside the Chomp Maker Bundle and Chomp Cardboard Scoring Tool for a complete home making toolkit
• Simple, robust design requires no setup or maintenance

For Schools and Classroom Use

• Supports design and technology, art, and STEM lessons across Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Key Stage 3
• Reduces barriers to participation for pupils with fine motor difficulties, dyspraxia, or other coordination-related SEND needs
• Enables pupils to complete hole-punching independently, supporting inclusion in group making activities
• Durable enough for repeated classroom use and easy to store as part of a class craft toolkit
• Suitable for SEN intervention sessions where purposeful fine motor activity is part of the programme

Supporting Children with Dyspraxia / DCD

Children with dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), often struggle with tasks that require controlled force, precise positioning, and coordinated two-handed action -- all of which are involved in punching holes through cardboard. A tool that requires excessive or poorly controlled force to operate can result in slipping, tearing, and injury risk. The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool is designed for controlled use, channelling the required force into a guided, downward action that is more manageable for children with DCD. Occupational therapists frequently recommend purposeful making activities as a motivating context for developing fine motor skills, and tools that produce reliable results are central to keeping children engaged.

Supporting Children with Dyslexia

Hands-on making activities are widely recognised as a powerful learning context for children with dyslexia, offering an alternative route to achievement that does not depend on reading or writing. When the practical tools involved work well and produce satisfying results, children with dyslexia can focus entirely on the creative and problem-solving aspects of making. The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool removes one potential point of failure from the craft process, helping children with dyslexia maintain momentum and finish projects they are proud of.

Part of a Complete Making System

The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool is designed to complement the full Chomp Maker Bundle range. Used alongside the Chomp Cardboard Scoring Tool, it gives children access to two of the most essential techniques in cardboard construction -- folding and joining -- using tools that are safe, simple, and sized for smaller hands. Together, they open up a much wider range of making possibilities without requiring adult intervention at every step.

Whether you are a parent looking to extend your child's craft toolkit at home or a SENCO sourcing inclusive making equipment for a classroom or intervention space, the Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool is a small investment that significantly expands what children can make and achieve independently.

• Kid-safe cutting mechanism: recessed oscillating cutting head inside a metal safety guard - cuts cardboard but not fingers, hair, or clothing
• Suitable materials: cardboard up to 3mm thick (standard delivery boxes, cereal boxes), plus felt, fabric, and craft foam
• Not for: metal, wood, hard plastics, or materials thicker than 3mm
• Recommended age: 5 years and up (independently safety-tested against 3+ standards in the UK, EU, USA, Canada, and Australia)
• Fine motor support: requires only forward guiding and light downward pressure, suitable for children with dyspraxia/DCD
• Integrated worktop: flat cutting surface with measurement grid to support straight, accurate cuts
• One-button operation: single large activation button on the side, easy for small hands
• Sound level: roughly 70 to 75 decibels (similar to a household vacuum)
• Dust tray: built-in tray collects cardboard scraps automatically
• Dimensions: approximately 10 inches long x 10 inches wide x 4 inches tall (25 x 25 x 10 cm)
• Weight: approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
• Power: 100 to 240V adapter included - UK plug ready, no converter needed
• Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty
• What's included: 1 x ChompSaw unit, 1 x handheld Hole Punch, 1 x handheld Scoring Tool, 1 x UK-ready power adapter, access to the Chompshop Learning Hub with video tutorials and project patterns
• Replacement parts: spare cutting heads available separately
• Safety certifications: ASTM F963, CPSC, CPSIA, and CA Prop 65 compliant; independently tested to UK/EU toy safety standards

Punching holes in cardboard sounds simple -- but for children with dyspraxia / DCD, it is one of those steps that can derail a whole project. Too much force in the wrong place, a tool that slips, cardboard that tears. The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool removes that unpredictability with a guided, controlled action that children can manage independently.

For children with dyslexia, hands-on making is one of the best learning contexts available -- a space where they can excel without the written word getting in the way. Reliable tools that produce clean results keep them in that creative flow rather than getting stuck on a physical obstacle.

Compact, safe, and effective straight out of the box. A straightforward tool that makes cardboard craft more inclusive for every child.

What's in the Box

1 x Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool.

How to Use

Place your cardboard on a firm surface or self-healing cutting mat. Position the tip of the hole punch tool at the point where you wish to create a hole. Apply firm, controlled downward pressure to punch cleanly through the cardboard. For thicker materials, a small twisting motion may help achieve a clean result. The tool is suitable for use with corrugated cardboard, greyboard, and thick craft card.

Safety Information

The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool has a pointed tip and should be used under adult supervision at all times. Store safely out of reach of very young children when not in use. Recommended for children aged 6 and above under supervision.

• What is the Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool used for?
  The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool is used to punch clean holes through cardboard and thick craft paper. It is designed for use in cardboard making projects where holes are needed for threading, lacing, joining with split pins, or fastening sections of a build together. It is part of the Chomp Maker Bundle range.
• Is the Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool suitable for children with dyspraxia?
  Yes. The tool is well suited to children with dyspraxia / DCD because it focuses the required force into a controlled, guided downward action, reducing the demand on fine motor precision and grip coordination. Rather than tearing or improvising, children can punch a clean hole reliably, which supports confidence and independence in making activities. Purposeful craft tools of this kind are frequently used in occupational therapy-informed approaches to fine motor skill development.
• How does the hole punch tool help children with dyslexia?
  For children with dyslexia, making and craft activities offer a valuable, confidence-building alternative to text-based tasks. Tools that work predictably and produce clean results keep children engaged and focused on the creative process. The Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool removes a common point of frustration from cardboard projects, helping children with dyslexia stay in the flow of making and complete work they are genuinely proud of.
• What age is the Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool suitable for?
  The tool is suitable for primary school-age children and upwards, with adult supervision recommended for all ages given the pointed tip.
• Can the Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool be used in school?
  Yes. The tool is suitable for use in primary and secondary school design and technology, art, and STEM lessons. It supports inclusive participation for pupils with fine motor difficulties, coordination challenges, or other SEND needs, and is a practical addition to a classroom making toolkit.
• Does the hole punch tool work on all types of cardboard?
  The tool is designed for use with corrugated cardboard, greyboard, and thick craft card.
• Can I use the Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool alongside the Chomp Scoring Tool?
  Yes. The hole punch tool and the scoring tool are both part of the Chomp Maker Bundle accessory range and are designed to be used together. The scoring tool creates clean fold lines and the hole punch tool creates joining points, giving children access to the two most essential cardboard construction techniques in one toolkit.
• Is the Chomp Cardboard Hole Punch Tool safe for children?
  The tool has a pointed tip and should always be used under adult supervision. It is designed for purposeful, controlled use rather than free-form handling, and should be stored safely out of reach of very young children when not in use.