Members dakotawolf Posted January 29, 2016 Members Report Posted January 29, 2016 I'm considering the 1 5/8" punch. i think that might be a happy medium. just slightly over 1.5" but not way over http://springfieldleather.com/16571/Punch%2COblong%2C%23151%2C1-5-8"/ My only question would be how wide is the slot. Quote "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it."-Col. Jeff Cooper
Members cleanview Posted January 29, 2016 Members Report Posted January 29, 2016 I am expecting mine form texas custom dies any day now......3/8 by 1 5/8 Quote Amarillo Texas bambamholsters.com
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted January 29, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted January 29, 2016 Why are you boys determined you need such a wide slot? Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members chiefjason Posted January 29, 2016 Members Report Posted January 29, 2016 I use a 1.25" round punch and a 1.00" wood chisel. First I punch my end holes with the round punch and then the chisel between. If I need a longer belt slot I use a wider chisel. Since I already had the chisels it made sense for me to go that route. Same but I use a 1.5" skiving knife to cut between. Quote
Members tardis86 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Members Report Posted January 29, 2016 According to springfield the slot is 1/4" wide. would that be big enough? Quote
Members Red Cent Posted January 29, 2016 Members Report Posted January 29, 2016 If a customer orders a pancake holster and he wears a hd gun belt, I will make the slots wider. That heavy belt will kink a holster and/or add some discomfort. I will, sometimes, bevel/ramp two sides of each slot. This allows the belt to lay flat and the holster will follow. I also make the slots around 1 3/4" long to make sure that 1 1/2" belt will go through the slot. No complaints and repeat customers. Some of my customers are serious about the CC holsters and like the "mods".. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members cleanview Posted January 30, 2016 Members Report Posted January 30, 2016 just what seems to work with 1/4 inch gun belts.........have been punching holes and chiseling and like the 3/8 best Quote Amarillo Texas bambamholsters.com
Members dakotawolf Posted January 31, 2016 Members Report Posted January 31, 2016 According to springfield the slot is 1/4" wide. would that be big enough? I'd say probably, if you're going to burnish the inside of the hole. Even if you're not burnishing you might be able to squeeze a 1/4" thick belt through. If you're making them for other people (who have 1/4" thick belts), they might not enjoy the extra friction and effort it *might* take to feed the belt through. I've never used the Springfield punch, so this is my best guess. If you try it, please report back the results. Quote "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it."-Col. Jeff Cooper
Members chiefjason Posted February 1, 2016 Members Report Posted February 1, 2016 I'm considering the 1 5/8" punch. i think that might be a happy medium. just slightly over 1.5" but not way over http://springfieldleather.com/16571/Punch%2COblong%2C%23151%2C1-5-8%22/ I have one similar and don't use it. The taper leaves a hole that is narrower on the back and wider on the front. With the punch and skivving knife I get a slot that is more vertical front to back. Also found it hard to drive through the holster. I use one similar to this, might even be this one I just don't remember. http://springfieldleather.com/24870/Knife%2CLeather%2CCSO%2CSz-1/ Quote
Members stu925 Posted February 1, 2016 Members Report Posted February 1, 2016 I have a C.S. Osborne 1 3/4" oblong punch which punches a slot 1/4" wide and seems to be perfect for me. My belt is 1 3/4" wide and fits perfectly in the 1 3/4" slot, a heavier duty belt might be an issue and need a wider slot, I haven't tried it yet. Stu Quote
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