AZ09 Report post Posted October 24, 2009 Hello All, I'm making some belt sheaths where the waist belt is weaved through 2 slots (one slot on each side of sheath) I have limited tools and experience. Other than a slot punch whats the best way to accomplish nicely cut slors. Any tips on alignment would be helpful also. Peace Tal~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMB Custom Leather Report post Posted October 24, 2009 The best thing would be to buy an 1-1/2" oblong punch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted October 24, 2009 Several ways... If you have a hole punch,and a wood chisel, just punch two holes at either end of your desired slot, then chisel through both sides. If you don't have a punch, you could drill the holes. You could do a straight slot with no roundness at the ends with just a knife of some sort, but the rounded ends look better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ09 Report post Posted October 25, 2009 Several ways... If you have a hole punch,and a wood chisel, just punch two holes at either end of your desired slot, then chisel through both sides. If you don't have a punch, you could drill the holes. You could do a straight slot with no roundness at the ends with just a knife of some sort, but the rounded ends look better. thanks I'll try the chisel.. Tal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTcustom Report post Posted October 25, 2009 I haven't bought an oblong punch yet. So I use the "Punch holes and join them together with a chisel, Chisel point exacto, or cut them together with a straight edge and utility knife" method. Always cut away from the punched hole and never into it with a utility knife. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
