Bookbinding Punching Cradle with Aluminum Piercing Guide, with an Awl and Ruler, Signature Punching Tool Set for Bookbinding Kit, for Book DIY Crafts, Polished Smooth Surface, Easy to Use Guide

Quality is excellent, shipped in a timely manner, the wood frame is sturdy. I didn’t realize there was going to be a brass awl included WITH a replacement needle! I like the size as it would allow me to make a pretty big book if I wanted.

It’s a nice little unit. It works well. Much better than plastic, not quite as portable as a cardboard one, but it’s solid and will last my lifetime. It’s not perfect, but pretty darn good at this price point. The ruler is plastic, and not much use but the awl is great.

I was very impressed with this punching cradle's quality. Very well made with some nice additional tools. The awl is a bit dull, but that's nitpicking.

I make handmade journals for my Etsy shop but for some reason haven't yet bought a punching cradle. What a game changer! No more wonky signature holes!This was bigger and sturdier than I expected, very durable. The only negative is that I found the tip of the awl worked itself loose every few punches, no matter how I tightened it. No matter, I just substituted a cheap bulb-handled awl and it works perfectly.

It works really well. I like that it has a nice weight to it so it stays pretty much in place when using it.

This punching cradle is a game-changer for precise, consistent hole spacing in handmade books. The aluminum guide is smooth and sturdy, and the included awl and ruler are well-made. It has elevated the finish of my DIY bookbinding projects significantly.

This punching cradle is a great size for the majority of the book sizes I bind. The metal V plate is a great add and I use it as my punching guide which is a lot easier than following marks on paper. The awl is also nicely made. I would recommend.

The cradle will help with making larger books.