Jaymack Report post Posted December 25, 2012 I have only laced a couple tandy pre-punched checkbook covers, and now I want to lace the edges of a knife sheath together that I'm making. I'm going to try a mexican braid with 1/8" leather lace. What is the best way to place holes in the edge of the sheath? This particular sheath will be 4-ply, 8/9 ounce leather. Do you drill the holes, or punch the holes? What spacing do you make the holes? Thanks, John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) I use a punch, I mark the hole locations with a divider and a ruler to make them the right distance from the edge and the right distance apart. I would space the centers at 1/4" from the edge for that thickness of leather (that would place the lace at ~1/8" from the edge with 1/8" holes) and at 1/4" apart, I would make the holes 1/8" for Round Braid (Mexican Basket Weave), that would give you 1/8" between each hole and provide good coverage. Some others may have different dimensions. One note, mark the holes very accurately and punch them very accurately for a nice straight edge that is evenly spaced, it takes a little longer to make sure you're getting it accurate but is worth it in the final look. You could use a 3/32" hole punch but I don't see much difference and particularly on a piece this thick. Hope this helps, Chief Edited December 25, 2012 by Chief31794 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymack Report post Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks Chief! This is a huge help! I didn't have a clue on where to begin. I'll give it a try tomorrow! John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites