JulieP Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Hi, I was trying to figure out what size oval punch I would need to attach buckles to dog collars. Most of my buckles will be between 3/4" to 1" width. I was going to order the punches from LeatherCraftTools.com. Their punches come in sizes: 12mm(.47in),/ 15mm(.59in),/ 18mm(.71in) / 21mm(.83in). https://www.leathercrafttools.com/tools/punch/oval-hole-punch/list.jsp . Thank you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted July 1, 2015 It depends on what buckle u use for the collar. I use 1" buckles with a roller nose they require a 1" bag punch for the center bar. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) I've known those punches as slot punches You could use trial and error on some scrap, and then on one or two collars first. Make a couple of holes with a, say, 3mm round punch for the ends of the slot, then join them up with a couple of straight cuts I've also heard of flattening the end of a piece of pipe then sharpening the end. Depends on how much you want to mess about Oops, sorry, I got confused I've just re-read your post and had another look at the website link. I thought you meant to attatch the buckle to an end, not to put the prong through Just forget me, and carry on! Edited July 1, 2015 by zuludog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulieP Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks for your responses! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Bother! I think I was right in the first place For attaching a buckle to the end of a belt, strap, or dog collar you need to pass the end through the buckle, and fold it back on itself to sew or rivet. There must be a long slot or hole in the leather to accommodate the prong. This long hole punch is called a slot punch, crew punch, or oblong punch. Such tools are Tandy 3120 - 01, -03, -04 or Leathercraft Tools 50105, 50106, 50107, 50108 You can also make the slot by joining up two round holes as I have described To make the line of adjusting holes at the other end of the belt you need oval punches, such as Tandy oval punch set 3005 - 00 Leathercraft Tools oval hole punch 50079 - 01, -02 Leathercraft Tools belt hole punch C8267, C8268, C8269 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulieP Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Thank you zuludog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Hope you don't mind a couple of comments. When you sew the folded over part of the strap end:-- Just make two lines of stitches down the edges. Don't sew across the width of the strap or you will weaken it, rather like the perforations on a block of postage stamps Gradually skive down the end of the strap to virtually nothing, then it will not rub or catch against the dog's neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldhat Report post Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Hey Julie, if you are on a tight budget these are good value for money i keep buying an odd one or two until i build up a whole set, i keep them sharp on a bit of fine sandpaper and even strop them on a bit of scrap leather. They can take a few weeks to come though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oval-shape-Leather-Belt-Watch-Band-Gasket-Hollow-Hole-Punch-Cutte-Tool-CC-UK-GBP-/1912475 Obviously not as good quality as the more expensive types but for the price i find them ok, mabe if you find yourself using a particular size a lot you could then buy a better one in that size. Edited July 2, 2015 by oldhat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
