Members jt1 Posted July 31, 2009 Author Members Report Posted July 31, 2009 ...If the belt slot is cut exactly perpendicular to the axis of the belt, a 1.5" slot will be just right for a 1.5" belt. If the angle of the slot to the belt varies, the overall length of the slot will require adjustment...For what it may be worth. Yes, I learned that the hard way, as with most things I learn...as well as the thicker the belt the wider the slot needs to be, pretty much a trial and error thing. It occurs to me with a slot punch it would be fairly easy to make the slot a bit longer, less so to make it wider. The punch/chisel thing is working well after about ten pratice slots... Quote As Always jt
Members Bronson Posted July 31, 2009 Members Report Posted July 31, 2009 I have a 1.5 inch slot punch and honestly the thing is such a bear to hammer through two layers of leather that I've been using it to mark the slot and cutting it out with an xacto knife. It is also just barely wide enough for my gun belt. I've recently purchased a 1.5 inch wood chisel and I'm hoping it will be easier to cut the slots with the round punch & chisel method. It will also give me the freedom to easily have longer or wider slots as needed. Bronson Quote
Lobo Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 I have a 1.5 inch slot punch and honestly the thing is such a bear to hammer through two layers of leather that I've been using it to mark the slot and cutting it out with an xacto knife. It is also just barely wide enough for my gun belt.I've recently purchased a 1.5 inch wood chisel and I'm hoping it will be easier to cut the slots with the round punch & chisel method. It will also give me the freedom to easily have longer or wider slots as needed. Bronson Bronson: For a 1.5" belt slot oriented 90-degrees to the belt I found that a 1/4" hole punch and a 1.25" wood chisel worked very well. If the belt slot needs to be angled it will need to be somewhat longer, so the 1.5" wood chisel works better with one cut. A 1" chisel may be used for just about all belt slots, with multiple cuts, but this frequently leaves more clean-up work in the cut hole. Hope this helps. Quote Lobo Gun Leather serious equipment for serious business, since 1972 www.lobogunleather.com
Members Shorts Posted July 31, 2009 Members Report Posted July 31, 2009 Total process can be done in less time than it takes to describe it. Maybe for you two handed types Quote
Members jt1 Posted July 31, 2009 Author Members Report Posted July 31, 2009 Maybe for you two handed types If I had three hands I might be able to match the quality of your work... Quote As Always jt
Members $$hobby Posted August 1, 2009 Members Report Posted August 1, 2009 if youre just going to make 1 or 2 and thats it, the hole and chisel/knife is okay. but if youre going to do more of it then, get the right tool for the job. it will save you time in the long run. Quote Riding is a partnership. The horse lends you his strength, speed and grace, which are greater then yours. For your part you give him your guidance, intelligence and understanding, which are greater then his. Togeather you can achieve a richness that alone neither can. - Lucy Rees, The Horse's Mind
Members courtney Posted August 12, 2009 Members Report Posted August 12, 2009 I bought a real expensive slot punch and I hate it! maybe on light leather it would be great but on belts I punch holes and cut with a stanley knife. I think thats what Al Stohlman says. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.