Members JamesR Posted September 22 Members Report Posted September 22 I wanted to precisely punch centered oblong holes in 1 1/2" belt blanks for attaching the buckle. This jig allows me to it easily. The punches are sandwiched between blocks and screwed together. The blocks were sized to snuggly fit into the 1 1/2" wide box that the belt blank slides into. They were also cut to allow the punch to be centered in the jig. The blocks are easily removed whenever I need to use the punch without the jig. They are held together with flathead screws and Tee nuts. Quote
PastorBob Posted September 22 Report Posted September 22 Pretty clever! I love seeing creative ideas to solve a problem. Looks like this solved yours. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Northmount Posted September 22 Report Posted September 22 @JamesR I moved your post to leather tools. Quote
Members Dwight Posted September 23 Members Report Posted September 23 I use a smaller oval shaped punch . . . Never quite got the hang of it . . . minor miscues really look bad with it. Finally put it in a vise . . . made sure the punch was oriented straight away . . . Took a file and engraved a line down the middle of the top of the punch. No more problems . . . works great. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members Handstitched Posted November 3 Members Report Posted November 3 Very nicely done . I just use an oblong punch and a BFH: 'big f**ing hammer' HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members KillDevilBill Posted November 3 Members Report Posted November 3 I thought I was the only one that obsessed over such things. Lol This is slick! Quote
Members JamesR Posted Sunday at 01:33 PM Author Members Report Posted Sunday at 01:33 PM KillDevilBill, Yeah I hate messing up a $40 belt blank and I like to find ways for consistent results. Trouble is a lot of these tools don't have handles that are aligned with the cutting edges. Quote
Members Dwight Posted 4 hours ago Members Report Posted 4 hours ago For punching belt holes and not having problems . . . take 2 or 3 hours out of your day and make this little jig. It will darn near end all your belt hole problems . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members DieselTech Posted 4 hours ago Members Report Posted 4 hours ago Use wing dividers. Will get you centered everytime. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted 3 hours ago Contributing Member Report Posted 3 hours ago I use these ; Two pins with a hole centred on them. Fits virtually any size of strap or belt. Just put each pin against the belt and the hole is the centre of the belt. I've made 3 of them, just for handiness sake Swivel it and the centre of the strap or belt can be marked. The circles are at 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch. If you want 3/4 inch between holes move the guide so that the 3/4 circle is over your last hole Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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