Lift The Dot Hand Held Hole Punch For placing holes into fabric in the Lift The Dot socket shape Simply place the punch over the material where you would like to install the fastener and hit the punch with a rawhide, or dead blow, mallet. Typically, at least two, or more, strikes are required to effectively place a hole. For best results place a piece of scrap wood underneath the material. Safety First! Use of a mallet is recommended. Use of a hammer is not recommended as it can cause the metal components of the punch or hammer to shatter and may cause eye injury! We Ship Internationally! Northwest Tarp Canvas Bellingham, Washington Check Out Our Quality Tarps! Have a Nice Day!