DoubleC Report post Posted May 19, 2012 When my SLC order came today and I saw my strap end punch was ALSO a Tandy, I got a little sick. But it doesn't take the same amount of force for these and after I stropped it, I can practically push it through with my hand, although I am using a 1x3 I had up here in the house as a maul :-) Man I love it when things work like they are supposed to. So I guess this one I can keep. It got an edge on it from me stropping inside and out so shiny it could blinf you in bright sunlight. OK, for the 50th time off to call Bruce about a vintage oblong punch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted May 19, 2012 It seems the end punches work much better than the oblongs, that's for sure. My tandy one went right through the leather even without stropping it. BTW... I found that an old acrylic "tooth brush holder" from a bathroom set I had... worked great to keep my larger punches "sharp end up" and out of the way. Just make sure the holes in the holder are around 1 inch big. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 20, 2012 I just found out the clementine boxes (remember the display I did on one of them that was too busy?) works great for all different sized. One of my boxes has big and smaller holes so the strap end cutter went right in the larger hole, and the other box has the smaller holes which are perfect for stamps, my horse shoe, rose, oh and exacto, several things fit upright in those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted May 20, 2012 I just found out the clementine boxes (remember the display I did on one of them that was too busy?) works great for all different sized. One of my boxes has big and smaller holes so the strap end cutter went right in the larger hole, and the other box has the smaller holes which are perfect for stamps, my horse shoe, rose, oh and exacto, several things fit upright in those. Sweet!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 20, 2012 YES i WAS MAD BECAUSE THEY WERE ADVERTISED AS STORAGE BOXES, AND ABOUT THE ONLY THING YOU COULD STORE IN THESE (sorry 'bout caps on) might be a medium sized book. one, LOL. But I put my fid and french beveler in it to upside down and the wooden handles keep them from going down and hitting anything. Eventually I hope to have all my metal tools, like basketweave, etc. in the box with the small holes. Putting stuff in as I run across them. Buy clementines, LOL and you'll get double duty!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
