Members MAK67 Posted June 2 Members Report Posted June 2 I have been making belts for years using an oval punch to put the small holes opposite the buckle end of the belt. I am looking to have a die built to click them out. The punch I am using is a very old one that does not have the size on it, so I am not sure what size to tell a die maker to use. I make 8 oz to 16 oz belts so the oval holes sort of works well for that range. Since I am not sure what size to advise the die maker, I thought I would ask to see what size other folks that build belts use? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quote
Northmount Posted June 2 Report Posted June 2 20 minutes ago, MAK67 said: The punch I am using is a very old one that does not have the size on it, so I am not sure what size to tell a die maker to use. If you have a Tandy store nearby, take your punch or belt there and compare the sizes. They have 3 sizes. Maybe these listed sizes might help you. Quote
Members MAK67 Posted June 2 Author Members Report Posted June 2 (edited) We are about 120 miles from the closest Tandy store, and it is the closest leather store to us. I may have to take a drive up there and check them out. I appreciate the help. Edited June 2 by MAK67 Quote
PastorBob Posted June 2 Report Posted June 2 just measure your current punch with calipers to get the dimensions. Or ask your die maker if they have made anything similar. They may already have something they have created for someone else. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
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