Beardedbandana Report post Posted April 19, 2016 I have a customer that wants me to make 500 of these small oval shapes with two holes in the center (see photo). Is there a pre-existing tool that I can buy to punch out the oval? Do I need a die cutter? Where should I start? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted April 19, 2016 If you do not expect a return order you could have a mallet die made. If the customer thinks they may need more later, you may wish to invest in a clicker die. Requiring more investment on your end of course. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Without dimensions, . . . it's pretty tough to figure on an improvisation, . . . but I have better than half of my punches made from galvanized electrical conduit. Generally, . . . I take it to a sander, . . . sand off a bevel on the outside edge to make a cutting surface on the end, . . . then cut / form / bend / that end so that when I whack it with a mallet, . . . it cuts out what i want. What are the dimensions of the project? May God bless, Dwight Edited April 19, 2016 by Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted April 19, 2016 No matter of dimension I'm thinking I would get tired of measuring or just adjusting a jig or whatever and would love to have a die for that job. Even if you'd just have an oval hole punch modified with a bar going across and two of them replaceable tubes inserted at the right distance it would speed up things and save lots of trouble. Just something like this http://www.shorthillstudio.com/store-detail.php?cat=5&ID=28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Global Die Report post Posted August 15, 2016 email me Quotes@globaldie.com I can help you achieve a die to make the part your looking for. Craig McLeod 207-514-7252 Global Die Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted August 15, 2016 500 of anything warrants having the die made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simontuntelder Report post Posted August 20, 2016 500 of anything warrants having the die made. Depends on the price he's getting obviously :-D I don't know if this would work as a mallet die (I take it you don't have a clicking machine on hand), but Texas Custom dies can make custom dies and custom mallet dies - they come recommended by a ton of people here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Global Die Report post Posted October 26, 2016 On 4/19/2016 at 0:55 PM, Thor said: No matter of dimension I'm thinking I would get tired of measuring or just adjusting a jig or whatever and would love to have a die for that job. Even if you'd just have an oval hole punch modified with a bar going across and two of them replaceable tubes inserted at the right distance it would speed up things and save lots of trouble. Just something like this http://www.shorthillstudio.com/store-detail.php?cat=5&ID=28 I can help you achieve a die to make the part your looking for. Email me @ quotes@globaldie.com if you'd like to discuss this. Craig McLeod 207-514-7252 Global Die Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 You could always get a die made up and use an arbor press. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirkba Report post Posted October 26, 2016 Dwight is right...and thinks the way I do! Determine the circumference of the shape and get a pipe that size. Put it on a grinder to sharpen all round and then knock 2 sides "inwards" on an anvil or piece of steel to form an oval. Start punching the leather shapes and adjust your punch till its the way you want it. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
