OmegaBravo7

I went to a local leather store (Tandy's) and they sold me Tandy's contact cement when I asked for the Barge - I hope it works just as good. As far as the sail grommets go, hey sold me 5/16" diameter grommets because these had 1/4" posts or height of neck (my leather being 3/16" where grommets will be inserted). The problem I'm having is I can't find a leather hole puncher for 5/16" diameter. Anyone have any ideas what I can use or what tool to look for? Edit: I prefer not to use the hallow hole punch. I've read it can be a pain punching through 50+ holes through 3/16" thickness leather, and I would like to make the holes and insert the grommets while the leather is sitting on the chair in place.

Much appreciated bud, thanks

Thanks fredk. Can it be trebled by glueing 2 additional pieces on top of the area where the spur grommets will be installed? Once the leather is tripled 7/16" spur grommets would be best? They're the #2 rolled rim made by Stimpson

Hey folks, I'm new to working with leather. It's something I've always wanted to do and so I'm starting it as a hobby. How do I determine what size grommet to use in accordance to the leather thickness I'm working with? The leather hide is 1/16" in thickness, I believe that's 4oz. If I use 1/4" grommets will they fit nice and snug? I don't want it to be where the neck under the flange is too high or too short. Purpose of the grommets are to secure the new leather seat cover nice and tight underneath a chair, pulled and tied together like a shoelace for example. It's a commercial delivery van's driver seat and there is no wood underneath to staple the leather into. It has thin metal bars going across and the existing seat's fabric is secured tight to these bars by using extension springs.