sulla Report post Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) I have the opportunity to teach a class on making some simple Roman period sandals to a class of about 10-15 people. I have all the tools needed, lacing needles, mallets, punch boards, etc. All the tools, that is, except for some small flat hole chisel style lacing punches. I need single prong or chisel shaped 3mm-4mm lacing punches in about 2 weeks time. I have one or two but having the class share would take for ever. The available Chinese punches take too long to arrive. My local store has 1 or 2, and can order more, but is looking at similar lead times. So I am casting around for ideas. I thought about using those long flat head screw driver bits like you use in power drills and sharpening them, getting some round stock, hammering it out and grinding it sharp, but I am not experienced and don't want chisels breaking or bending while the students use them. The leather will be in the 3-5 oz. range. Soft veg or oil tanned stuff. Any ideas? Maybe sharpen some nail punches into flat thong punches? Edited January 23, 2017 by sulla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sulla Report post Posted January 23, 2017 How about sharpening a handful of long flat head drill bits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChicagoScreech Report post Posted January 23, 2017 How about a some of these and and grind to a point? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sulla Report post Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Awesome, Masonry Nails! Edited January 23, 2017 by sulla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
