Ferg Report post Posted August 11, 2015 I don't think I am the only one needing to cut the hole for camera and flash in leather cases for Cell phones. Didn't have much luck finding any stock Hole Punch that would work and I am sure, to have one custom made would be too expensive. Decided to make one. I used a piece of 1/2" metal thin wall conduit. You could clamp the end of the tube in a bench vise, I used a special type of Vise Grip, to slowly clamp the end close to the dimensions you need. I then inserted a piece of 5/16" x 1/2" solid brass into the crimped end. Using a flat headed steel hammer I continued to shape the tube to what I need for a Cell Phone. Ground a bevel at about 60 degrees on the outside of the crimped end to almost sharp then continued sharpening with a stone. Finished the edge on my leather strop. Cuts perfect. My first attempt at making one of these isn't exactly right on one side, will make another and correct that. Enclosed photos: ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Report post Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) These can be found all over eBay for various prices. I haven't ordered a set yet but it's on my list of items to get. http://www.ebay.com/itm/39-Shape-Style-Leather-Craft-Set-One-Hole-Hollow-Punch-Cutter-Tool-Handmade-diy-/181620923844?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a49735dc4 Edited August 11, 2015 by Thornton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted August 12, 2015 I had the piece of conduit. I really only needed a hole for my iPhone. lol Most of those shapes on e-bay can be made for next to nothing from readily available material. Too old to buy much on e-bay I guess. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy McLaughlin Report post Posted January 30, 2017 On 8/11/2015 at 9:47 PM, Ferg said: I had the piece of conduit. I really only needed a hole for my iPhone. lol Most of those shapes on e-bay can be made for next to nothing from readily available material. Too old to buy much on e-bay I guess. ferg You don't have to old timer, you have the skill and the smarts. It's guys like you that help the rest of us along. jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpymann Report post Posted January 30, 2017 I picked up a set off wish,com 10 bucks US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunluce Report post Posted January 30, 2017 This is what i use for cutting holes, I presume you can get something the same where you live. You can also get similar from Goods Japan https://www.cassart.co.uk/brand/jakar/jakar_compass_cutter.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
