Looking For Spot Punch Tool

[TomG]

Anyone have an adjustable spot punch tool they would like to sell?

Thanks

Tom

[dirtclod]

Tom i never have seen a adjustable punch of any type and i've been doing this a long time. All of the punches i have seen were one size no matter the type bag / slot, round or oval punch all are one size and you have to buy the different sizes.

[bruce johnson]

Tom,

In my experience, they aren't worth the $9.50 to buy one new. What I found was that when I punched into leather of any thickness the blades bent. The bevel on the blades was steep and the material was thick. Add in the soft metal used and they just rode that bevel and bent. Replacement blades cost 37 cents from Weavers, so that tells of the quality material used and the utmost care they must use when making them.

I don't do enough spotting to justify a foot press spotter. I have a hand press and dies to fit 1/4" I use some. I still mostly use the sleeve type setters (Heritage, Weavers sell them and probably others that have a harness trade). I use them over a piece of scrap skirting. I turn over the piece and curl the prongs back to the leather with round tip jeweler's pliers to clinch. Then I set the clinch with a light tap of the ball peen hammer over the same skirting scrap to protect the heads.

[dirtclod]

I didn't understand what you were talking about. Sorry about that. Plus i see now that it says spot instead of slot and i have some new glasses...LOL.

Edited September 11, 2010 by dirtclod

[RonaldSe]

Tom,

In my experience, they aren't worth the $9.50 to buy one new. What I found was that when I punched into leather of any thickness the blades bent. The bevel on the blades was steep and the material was thick. Add in the soft metal used and they just rode that bevel and bent. Replacement blades cost 37 cents from Weavers, so that tells of the quality material used and the utmost care they must use when making them.

I don't do enough spotting to justify a foot press spotter. I have a hand press and dies to fit 1/4" I use some. I still mostly use the sleeve type setters (Heritage, Weavers sell them and probably others that have a harness trade). I use them over a piece of scrap skirting. I turn over the piece and curl the prongs back to the leather with round tip jeweler's pliers to clinch. Then I set the clinch with a light tap of the ball peen hammer over the same skirting scrap to protect the heads.