Cartridge Loop Puncher for lacing?

[antipaladin]

I've seen posts of people who've used a standard 1" punch to make holes to l When I tried it with my punch, it was much too wide. Is there a leather tool that is like a belt punch but thinner? I was thinking I could also take a pliers to the punch to make it thinner. When using the bag punch, are people using a thicker leather to assure a snug fit as it's looped through?

I found a solution to loops that stretch out over time...I use a 2" strip of shell cordovan folded over to 1", sewn closed on the bottom and edge burnished. I didn't say it was a "cheap" solution. I only use it for my own personal cartridge belt that holds my .454 hunting revolver rounds.

Edited August 27, 2008 by antipaladin

[MattW]

I have found that the old osbourne slot punches are a little thinner than the ones available today.

To keep the loops from shifting, use a slot punch a little smaller than your strip. i.e. 7/8" slot punch 1" strip

Helps if you place the slots close to each other under the cartridge. Kind of so the cartridge conceals the punched slots.

[carr52]

I have found that the old osbourne slot punches are a little thinner than the ones available today.

To keep the loops from shifting, use a slot punch a little smaller than your strip. i.e. 7/8" slot punch 1" strip

Helps if you place the slots close to each other under the cartridge. Kind of so the cartridge conceals the punched slots.

I just make the loop in the same slot. I put a rivet in between each shell but its not needed. Just did it for looks.

Tom