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I was going to make a watchband for my iwatch.. What is a good leather to use on the underside of the watch band?  the outside is visible, but the underside is agains the skin and was curious what everyone uses..

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what are folks using for inside padding on the bands?  some are flat and some are padded..

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whats a good punch tool for the holes on the watch band.. they are tiny and not sure what size is best.  I think I saw some with 5 of them but they were oval..

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24 minutes ago, ToddW said:

whats a good punch tool for the holes on the watch band.. they are tiny and not sure what size is best.  I think I saw some with 5 of them but they were oval..

https://www.artisanleathersupply.com/collections/all-tools-1/products/watch-strap-punch

On 5/1/2023 at 11:57 PM, ToddW said:

what are folks using for inside padding on the bands?  some are flat and some are padded..

Veg tan leather for padding.  You can shape it how you want.

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18 minutes ago, ToddW said:

whats a good punch tool for the holes on the watch band.. they are tiny and not sure what size is best.  I think I saw some with 5 of them but they were oval..

You are asking for size, rather than brand, I guess?
Many watchband makers go as small as 2 mm for a stitching iron/chisel. 2.8 mm is also available.
Make sure the thread size matches the stitch width, of course.

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4 hours ago, ToddW said:

All they have thats not sold out is the5x2.5mm Oblong.. I am making a band for my 45mm Apple watch  Series 7.. this going to be to big?

I don't know.  You could just use a single punch.  Use a wing divider set at half the width of the strap and mark your holes.  Better yet, make a template out of some card stock.

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