Gregspitz Report post Posted March 1, 2016 when I have to make a tapered watch strap that is much shorter than my dies I need to use a strap end punch or hand cut the english point, I try to center the punch after marking a center mark but all the strap end punches that I can find are bigger than an 18,16 or 20mm strap that I cut out. I use soft leather mostly and wonder if anyone has any tips to make this easier... thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Marinakis Report post Posted March 16, 2016 Get a small piece of sheet steel and a belt sander and make yourself a hand-cutting guide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman Report post Posted March 16, 2016 Use a pair of calipers to scribe the point and then cut with head knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites