MudBugWill Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Hello all, I just made a bridle leather belt and everything came out perfectly except for my holes. I used a punch I use on every other leather with good results but the holes were just butt ugly. Does anyone know of a good sharp, clean cutting punch for bridle leather. I'm looking for a clean cut belt hole, not a punched look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Is the leather thicker than the previous leathers you used? Im interested in finding out too. My guess would be to find a punch with the bevel on the inside perimeter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmace99 Report post Posted August 12, 2015 sharpen your punch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texback Report post Posted August 13, 2015 Like gmace said your punch may need to be sharpened. If the problem is a fuzzy cut on the backside of the hole try backing your piece with a firm piece of scrap leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnv474 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 A sharp punch will help moving forward. For this project you can burn off the fuzzies or wrap something small like a toothpick with 80-120 grit sandpaper and smooth out the area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
