Arch punch

[cowboycolonel]

I'd like to find someone who could put me on the trail of an arch punch that could be used to make cutouts for rigging rings.  2 3/4 inch would be perfect, but with the taper on the inside.  Or maybe someone has a better idea?

[JLSleather]

Any of the die makers listed around here should be able to make that for you easily.  Some of them listed below in alphabetical order ...

• Economy Die Makers (ON Canada) http://www.economydiemakers.com/
• Global Die (Auburn, ME) http://globaldie.com/
• Intl Die (Clarkesville, GA) http://intdieco.com/
• National Steel Rule Die (Vandalia, OH) http://www.nationalsteelruledie.com/
• Progressive Service Die Co (No Carolina)  http://psdcdies.com/index.html
• Texas Custom Dies (Mansfield, TX) http://www.usacuttingdie.com/

Should be able to get this "flat" - for use in a clicker press - or with a handle for mallet use.

 

[cowboycolonel]

Thanks JL.  I had a local guy make one for me, but he botched the job so badly that all I ended up with was a bad paperweight.