Ok, Ive been doing sheaths and holsters for about 5 years now and recently Ive switched from a 4 prong punch to using a smooth scratch awl blade mounted in my drill press for making stitching holes. I get a much improved more uniform hole this way and its easier to go through multiple layers in one pass.
I went to my local Tandy today to get some replacment blades and they dont have any. All they carry are the flattened ones so I had to purchase a whole new kit for $25. The kit has a grip with 4 different blades int it.
My question is, what do you guys/gals use to punch your holes with. Does anyone know where to find smooth, round awl blades?? Can you use a large needle of some kind?
Thanks
