Substitute for SU discontinued circle punch

[stampinfeat]

STampin Up! has discontinued their largest circle punch. Does anyone know where I can find one that size?

[calgramma]

Which punch are you referring to? The 2 1/2 inch circle punch is just experiencing quality issues, it hasn't been discontinued. It's just not available to order until the quality issues are resolved.

[stampinfeat]

Thank you. Yes, I need the 1 1/2 inch cirlce punch and I need it for projects now. I am glad to hear it was not discontinued completely, and it is great to know that SU removed the item until the problem with their punch is resolved. In the meantime though, I need a 2 and 1/2 inch circle punch. Anyone know another company that has them available?

[Minders]

I don't know of a punch replacement but if you have a big shot the die called circles #2 has the size of circle you need (and three others). Not an ideal replacement but it's what I was using while I was waiting for my punch replacement...which seems to work...for now....

[SophieLaFontaine]

I have this (2 1/2) punch:
Uchida Clever Lever Mega Craft Punch: Circle - LV-MGCP-40 - ScrapbookingAlley.com

Here is a 1 1/2 circle punch:
EK Success Paper Shapers Punch: Large Nesting 1-1/2" Circle - PSPNP09 - ScrapbookingAlley.com

[stampinfeat]

Thank you everyone! I found the 2.5 inch punch at scrapbookingalley.com. It was $12.94, shipping was $5.95, no tax, and came to $18.89. It is made by Uchida.