Members MStarmer Posted October 8, 2013 Members Report Posted October 8, 2013 Okay I'm doing fairly well on most aspects of my holsters but these darn belt slots are my nemesis. I've conceded that I want to opt for a belt slot punch for 1.5" x .25 (or whatever their sizes run). I was looking on Springfield Leather where I've been buying most of my stuff and it's hard to tell the sizes, or they just list 1.5" and have a couple to pick from. I'm not sure what the difference is. Anybody have a link to a affordable quality punch, or part number? These are the two listed, I can't figure out what the difference is, maybe manufacturer I guess. http://springfieldleather.com/16316/Punch%2COblong%2C%23151%2C-1%22/ http://springfieldleather.com/16307/Punch%2COblong%2CHeavyDuty%2C-1%22/ Thanks Michael Quote
Members Haystacker Posted October 8, 2013 Members Report Posted October 8, 2013 I bought my punch from Texas Custom Dies. I was very picky in my dimensions. I ordered 1 and 9/16ths by 5/16ths. The first punch they sent me was not the right size. I did get the correct punch on my second try. They sent the original set up for punching with a clicker. I ordered just the punch and I welded a socket on the top end. The socket fits my shop press. Best luck. Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted October 8, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted October 8, 2013 + 1 on Texas Custom Dies. I got mine made to be hand struck with a mallet. Works great. .375 x 1.6". Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Members MStarmer Posted October 8, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 8, 2013 Was the price fair from these guys? Quote
Members Haystacker Posted October 8, 2013 Members Report Posted October 8, 2013 I paid $55 a few years ago. Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted October 8, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted October 8, 2013 $65 I think I paid, this year. I first bought one custom made from Weaver and it was completely dull. I paid to send it back for sharpening and it came back just as dull as it left. Total with twice shipping : close to $130. I've complained about that tool on this forum many times. Just trying to get my money's worth out of a tool I will never be able to use. I won't give Weaver a nickel of my money ever again, either. Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Members Red Cent Posted October 9, 2013 Members Report Posted October 9, 2013 Mine works fine for the price. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/tools/31564-144.aspx Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members MStarmer Posted October 9, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 9, 2013 My apologies I completely missed the Tool forum, I probably should have posted this there. I appreciate the replies from all, I may give Texas Dies a call. Quote
Members olds cool Posted October 9, 2013 Members Report Posted October 9, 2013 While we're on the subject.... What is the most commonly used size for the belt slots on holsters? I've been doing mine between 1.25-1.5" simply because it fits my personal belt. I too have been shopping around for a punch because I'm tired of doing them with a hole punch and a straight edge. Quote
Members chiefjason Posted October 9, 2013 Members Report Posted October 9, 2013 I have one of the Springfield punches. It's a great punch, but it's not wide enough for a gun belt. I had to punch it twice. I went back to punching the top and bottom and bought a French Skivver in 1.5" to cut the middle. Quote
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