Phatdaddy Report post Posted February 6, 2012 http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LEATHER-HOLE-PUNCH-DEEP-THROAT-BELT-3-25-WIDE-/390306323222 this is the only link that I could find that shows the type of hole punch I'm inquiring about. Can anyone tell me if these particular punches are good? Also is there a name for them? I can get one relatively cheap so I was looking for info on it, seems like a good idea for punching belts and straps. Thanks for looking. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suicide Report post Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) http://www.ebay.ca/i...E-/390306323222 this is the only link that I could find that shows the type of hole punch I'm inquiring about. Can anyone tell me if these particular punches are good? Also is there a name for them? I can get one relatively cheap so I was looking for info on it, seems like a good idea for punching belts and straps. Hi Kevin, I haven't tried such lightweigth version of that kind of punch with leather. In the heavy industry I know such a devices like a "Deep Throat punch". This is a version I had a deal with I also attached a video for how hand operated "big bro" version works on alu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFkzirSo8QM Edited February 6, 2012 by Suicide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elliot Report post Posted February 7, 2012 I call them a Whitney (SP) Hand punch. The Whitney made in US was a fine tool for metal. Have used imports that were at best Junk. For leather they will tear the hole not cut. Spend your money on drive punches. Elliot Can anyone tell me if these particular punches are good? Also is there a name for them? I can get one relatively cheap so I was looking for info on it, seems like a good idea for punching belts and straps. Thanks for looking. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Actually what is shown is not really a leather punch although it will make holses in leather. It is better for punching holes in thin metal and kydex. You can get a really good rotary hole punch from Springfield for around $39 that looks identical to the $85 Osborne and even takes the Osborne tubes. I have two and they are absolutely top flight even though they are imports. You can find the same punch on eBay sometimes for about $32 after shipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJeep Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Kind of a neat punch for portability but I don't see where it has a belt hole (oval) punch available for it? I just picked up a couple of these for doing collars - I like the way the oval hole allows the leather to lie down a little smoother than round holes does - I chuck it up in a modified hand arbor with a break clamped to the table and it's really helped in the uniformity of the finished piece. Where you at Kevin? If you have access to princess auto stores, the have hand arbors on sale often. Cheers bud Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatdaddy Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Kind of a neat punch for portability but I don't see where it has a belt hole (oval) punch available for it? I just picked up a couple of these for doing collars - I like the way the oval hole allows the leather to lie down a little smoother than round holes does - I chuck it up in a modified hand arbor with a break clamped to the table and it's really helped in the uniformity of the finished piece. Where you at Kevin? If you have access to princess auto stores, the have hand arbors on sale often. Cheers bud Rob Thanks, I'm in Nova Scotia, we have a Princess Auto in Dartmouth. I'll keep my eyes open I go there semi regularly. Thanks to you and all that replied. I hadn't seen one of these before. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJeep Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Did a tour in Kingston (Greenwood) - loved the valley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
