3-Hole Punch, 10-Sheet Capacity, Adjustable
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Why we picked it
Punches up to 10 sheets at a time
Swingline's adjustable 3-hole punch is the office tool that punches binder holes in standard letter and legal paper for the lifetime of the office it lives in. The punch heads adjust between 2-, 3-, and (legal-binding) 7-hole patterns, the metal body resists the cracking of plastic alternatives, and the 10-sheet capacity covers typical batches without forcing you to feed paper one or two sheets at a time. The chip tray slides out from the bottom to dump waste; the punch heads sharpen themselves slightly with each use against the steel guide bar. r/Office and r/Teachers (anyone running paper-based classrooms or church bulletins) consistently surface this Swingline as the punch that outlasts the building. ACCO has manufactured Swingline products in Lincolnshire, IL since 1925.
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Current price: $13.52
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Punches up to 10 sheets at a time
- +Adjustable 2 / 3 / 7-hole patterns
- +Slide-out chip tray for waste dump
- +Metal body resists cracking that kills plastic punches
- +Self-sharpening punch heads against steel guide bar
- +Mid-1980s units still in office service
Cons
- -Single-lever (not motorized) — needs hand strength for 10-sheet batches
- -10-sheet limit forces multiple passes for large stacks
- -Heavy at 4+ lbs — not for shelving
- -Chip tray catches paper bits; needs periodic empty
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty from Swingline
Return Policy
Most items are returnable within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Some categories have shorter return windows.
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