C.S Osborne No245 Hole punch for ventilators 13mm

C. S. Osborne No.245 13mm Ventilator Hole Punch

The C. S. Osborne No.245 is a professional 13mm round hole punch made for producing clean, accurately positioned holes in suitable leather and fabric.

Widely used within the furniture and upholstery industry, this specialist ventilator hole punch is particularly useful when preparing covering material for the installation of cushion and mattress ventilators.

The tool features a hardened cutting edge, milled clearing hole and polished barrel, providing a practical workshop punch for repeated upholstery work.

13mm Hole Punch for Cushion Ventilators

When installing an upholstery ventilator, cutting a clean and accurately sized opening helps the fitting sit more evenly in the covering material.

Using a dedicated 13mm upholstery hole punch provides a neater result than attempting to cut the opening freehand with scissors or a knife.

The No.245 is suitable for preparing holes in compatible:

• Upholstery fabric
• Leather
• Cushion covers
• Mattress covers
• Furniture covering materials
• Suitable slip covers

For the corresponding fitting, see the 3/4" Solid Brass Cushion Ventilator.

Leather and Fabric Hole Punch for Upholstery

The C. S. Osborne No.245 is also described as a practical leather belt punch, making it useful wherever a clean 13mm round hole is required in compatible leather or fabric.

Its hardened cutting edge is designed to cut through the material cleanly, while the milled clearing hole helps remove the punched waste from the barrel.

This makes the tool suitable for professional upholsterers, cushion makers, furniture manufacturers and repair workshops carrying out repeated leather and fabric hole punching.

Part of the Cushion Ventilator Fitting System

Status Fabrics' cushion ventilation system consists of three closely related components:

• 3/4" Cushion Ventilator, the solid-brass ventilator fitted into the cover
• C. S. Osborne No.245 13mm Hole Punch, used to prepare the opening in suitable material
• C. S. Osborne No.621 3/4" Ventilator Setting Tool, used to secure the ventilator and retaining ring

Using tools designed specifically for the job helps produce a cleaner, more consistent ventilator installation.

Why Fit Ventilators to Cushions and Mattresses?

Cushion ventilators allow air to move through suitable cushions, mattresses and upholstered covers as the filling is compressed and released.

They can be particularly useful where controlled airflow is required in:

• Seat cushions
• Upholstered pads
• Mattresses
• Foam-filled cushions
• Suitable plastic slip covers
• Other enclosed upholstery covers

Correct positioning is important. A ventilator should be fitted where it will not be uncomfortable to the user, rub against the furniture frame, interfere with a zip or seam, or damage the cushion interior.

How to Use a 13mm Ventilator Punch

Place the leather or fabric on a suitable protected cutting surface.

Position the 13mm round punch vertically over the marked ventilator location and strike it squarely using a suitable mallet.

A cleanly punched opening provides a more controlled fitting point for the ventilator than an irregular hand-cut hole.

For striking suitable punches, see the C. S. Osborne Wooden Beech Mallet.

Once the hole has been prepared, insert the ventilator and use the appropriate No.621 Ventilator Setting Tool to secure the fitting.

Professional Upholstery Hole Punch

The C. S. Osborne No.245 is a specialist furniture and upholstery hole punch intended for workshops where accuracy and repeatability matter.

Its 13mm size makes it particularly relevant for ventilator installation, while its ability to punch suitable leather and fabric also makes it useful for other compatible workshop applications requiring a clean round hole of the same diameter.

For other specialist punches and upholstery fastening equipment, browse Press Studs & Rivets.

You can also find additional specialist furniture tools in the Upholstery Tools & Accessories range.

Professional C. S. Osborne No.245 13mm hole punch for preparing clean round holes when fitting cushion ventilators to suitable leather and fabric upholstery materials.

• Genuine C. S. Osborne No.245 hole punch
• 13mm round cutting edge
• Hardened cutting edge for durability
• Milled clearing hole and polished barrel
• Suitable for leather and fabric
• Use it for cushion, mattress and upholstery ventilator fitting
• Widely used in furniture and upholstery workshops

For a complete ventilator fitting setup, use with 3/4" Cushion Ventilators and the C. S. Osborne No.621 3/4" Ventilator Setting Tool.