paprhangr Report post Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) just starting out,making a small pouch, what is the easiest/best way to layout and make holes for lacing? I have alot of holes to make, can I drill? thanks Edited June 29, 2012 by paprhangr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TacticallySharp Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I use a portable dremel with a 1/8" rod which has been tapered to zero as the bit. Works quite well. Before I got my spacing wheel I got a marking/ tracing wheel at Wally's World in the fabric dept and removed every other tooth to use to keep my holes evenly spaced. Roll it in your sewing line, then you drill the marks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks for the info, I was looking at dremel accessary that turns rotary tool into a small drill press. did you modify the 1/8 bit? does it make a smooth hole ,no bump on entry/exit? so once you got your line, and the holes marked with spacing wheel, no need to punch holes before drilling? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TacticallySharp Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I used a piece of straight rod you can use a nail. Just sand one end to a point. Smooth, no bumps in my work. I also mallet down the sew line after sewing. I have the press attachment but rarely use it. I'm much faster with the hand held unit. I do not punch holes first. I only punch small things, then I do not drill them. I mainly make sheaths and small pieces, once in a while I may do a holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted July 1, 2012 thanx for the info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
