Punch For Multiple Holes

[GuardianConcealment]

I am looking for a source or DIY advice to punch 4 holes at one time for my holster clips. I am currently doing them one at a time with a hand punch tool.

Thinking of making something that will work with a 1 ton arbor press. Maybe a piece of steel that has four threaded holes to accept replacement punch tips.

Is there anything on the market that does this? Texas customs can make it but I would like to cut cost.

What replacement tips are the best?

Thanks

[dirtclod]

Osborne punch tubes for the hand punches are threaded and come in size 1 to 6 i think.

[Dink]

Try Chris at PRO Die, he just made me a punch withe 9 holes in it for the lacing on the back of chaps. works really well.

720-341-3259

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[GuardianConcealment]

Thanks for the help guys...this aspect is new to me. I guess it is called a gang punch. I just purchased some threaded 3/16 tubes from weaver and plan to drill and tap som retangular metal stock. I will then put a small bolt or rod on the top and use my arbor press. My arbor press is drilled for dies so this will just be like another die. For the base I will use a polly board as the anvil side. I will post some pics once I get it built and tested.

If there are any definite deal breakers you guys can think of with this ideal please let me know as it is an expreiment.

[Cyberthrasher]

I could be way off since I have no experience with holster clips, but is it possible that something like these would work? I have no idea on the spacing.

http://springfieldleather.com/29159/Punch%2C9-in-1%2CLacing-Hole/

[GuardianConcealment]

Not sure that would work...it needs to be 3/16 round punch, that looks like they are just for lacing.