landm42006 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Well folks, the topic title says it all. I am looking for a punch that makes rectangular holes in leather. The punch can be a free handed tool, or can be mounted as in the plyer form that some punches are attacned to. The punch is to make a hole that is 2mm high by 3 - 4 mm wide. I am also looking for a #2 edge beveler, as well as a supplier for wholesale watchstrap buckles. Thanks for your time, and I hope that someone out there can point me in the right direction. Marty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted March 31, 2011 I'd be tempted to put a piece of steel tubing like brake line or something smaller in a vise and flattening it down to 2mm. Sharpen the edges and you're good to go. Kevin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landm42006 Report post Posted April 1, 2011 Good idea. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted April 1, 2011 Tandy has an oval punch set as well down to 2.5mm x 4mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landm42006 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Please ignore the awesome watch. This is the hole style I am trying to replicate. I have an oval punch from Tandy, but it does not achieve the same tight, crisp holes that are on this professionally (probably machine made) strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Take an oval punch and crush it till it gets to the desired form. If it is hardened, you may have to anneal it first, reform it while "soft", then re-harden it. A good blacksmith or bladesmith should be able to accomplish this for you. Ask Bret at Brettuns Village where he gets his punches made and see if he can have one made for you. Art Please ignore the awesome watch. This is the hole style I am trying to replicate. I have an oval punch from Tandy, but it does not achieve the same tight, crisp holes that are on this professionally (probably machine made) strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Looking at your watch strap, those holes are die cut, all holes at once, one side of the band at a time, usually with a clicker or a production press. Notice how the grain is pulled down into the holes, that pretty much gives it away. Have the dies made, one for one side of the band and another for the other side. Get the leather, the dies, and the clicking machine together and you are in business. You get the leather finished before clicking, then it is just assembly and touch-up, edging etc. Art Please ignore the awesome watch. This is the hole style I am trying to replicate. I have an oval punch from Tandy, but it does not achieve the same tight, crisp holes that are on this professionally (probably machine made) strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted April 22, 2011 http://www.fashionwatchworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=165 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orloff Report post Posted January 17, 2013 Please ignore the awesome watch. This is the hole style I am trying to replicate. I have an oval punch from Tandy, but it does not achieve the same tight, crisp holes that are on this professionally (probably machine made) strap. Looking at your watch strap, those holes are die cut, all holes at once, one side of the band at a time, usually with a clicker or a production press. Notice how the grain is pulled down into the holes, that pretty much gives it away. Have the dies made, one for one side of the band and another for the other side. Get the leather, the dies, and the clicking machine together and you are in business. You get the leather finished before clicking, then it is just assembly and touch-up, edging etc. Art Looking at your watch strap, those holes are die cut, all holes at once, one side of the band at a time, usually with a clicker or a production press. Notice how the grain is pulled down into the holes, that pretty much gives it away. Have the dies made, one for one side of the band and another for the other side. Get the leather, the dies, and the clicking machine together and you are in business. You get the leather finished before clicking, then it is just assembly and touch-up, edging etc. Art this is my strap, like the one in the photo above does not exist, press clicker or anything, just a punch hammer, made by a craftsman. is all sewn and cut by hand. just for the record Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangerous9 Report post Posted November 6, 2013 Orloff, Can I ask you where you had this great hole punch made? Best regards from Munich! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djzek Report post Posted November 8, 2013 really interested in knowing where i can find this punch... thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted November 8, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/watch-hole-Punching-Plier-rectangle-Leather-Strap-Belt-Notching-Plier-tool-Kit-/281140866850?pt=Pliers&hash=item41754d2f22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goaninmumbai Report post Posted January 2, 2019 PM me if interested in this kind of multi punch tools, however i am in Mumbai but can be shipped world over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrk Report post Posted January 6, 2019 On 1/2/2019 at 6:45 PM, goaninmumbai said: PM me if interested in this kind of multi punch tools, however i am in Mumbai but can be shipped world over. what else do u have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 It does seem to be difficult to find the multi one. Shame, it's a really good idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljk Report post Posted January 7, 2019 Go to ebay-leather-punches multi punches in box DIY 39 should be on first page. tx Lynn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VYO Report post Posted January 7, 2019 Leather Craft Pattern has a three oval hole punch but it doesn't specify what size holes it makes. Just says it is for watch straps - http://www.leathercraftpattern.com/watch-belt-hole-punch Never purchased from them before so can't vouch for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
