Members superpacker Posted December 15, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 15, 2017 Yes - don’t think there’s a right or wrong but oval does seem better. I think tear Drop has the same benefits - mainly - laying nicer Quote
bikermutt07 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Posted December 15, 2017 Maybe you should look at some fillegree (spelling) punches for a tear drop shape. And any tool, not from a custom maker, should be needing sharpening before use. I think custom makers sharpen their stuff for the customer just to make sure the customer is pleased and feels like they got what they paid for. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Brewerkel Posted December 15, 2017 Members Report Posted December 15, 2017 Osborne Pippin punch makes Sam Brown style holes with a single slit. Not cheap but better than those Tandy things. https://www.csosborne.com/no105.htm Quote
Members OLDNSLOW Posted December 16, 2017 Members Report Posted December 16, 2017 I knew that I saw one somewhere, I have been up late I was cutting out some leathers for a project I am working on then sat down here to unwind a bit. But I went to Rocky Mountain leather supply and found the exact punch you are looking for, I am kinda tired do I didn't think to copy the link, but just look up the name I mentioned then peruse all the pages. Good luck Quote
Members Firewalker Posted January 3, 2018 Members Report Posted January 3, 2018 I use a craftool as shown above and prefer it over the look of the round holes. Off the top of my head I don't recall the size but it may look large to some people. It was the look I was going for on my belt. Keep in mind you need to be more careful with your alignment when using an oval punch. I still manage to get them off just enough to make me nuts. I think all of us share a certain amount of OCD. All the best! Scott Quote Follow me here ---> https://www.instagram.com/campbell_leatherworks/
Members chiefjason Posted January 3, 2018 Members Report Posted January 3, 2018 On 12/14/2017 at 7:28 PM, alpha2 said: but just last week, I saw a belt with the hole for the Sam Browne stud. I have a buddy that's made a name for himself making belts using Sam Brown studs. I have 2 of them. Fantastic belts and buckle less too. It's leather where the buckle would be. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Posted January 3, 2018 5 hours ago, chiefjason said: I have a buddy that's made a name for himself making belts using Sam Brown studs. I have 2 of them. Fantastic belts and buckle less too. It's leather where the buckle would be. You have a picture of that? Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members kiwican Posted January 3, 2018 Members Report Posted January 3, 2018 I know those as button punches used for Sam Browne studs. Expensive for what they are. I just punch the hole and then put a slit into the leather at the hole Quote
Members chiefjason Posted January 4, 2018 Members Report Posted January 4, 2018 19 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: You have a picture of that? http://twofoolsleathergoods.com/fatboy-belts/black-fatboy-belt Quote
bikermutt07 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Posted January 4, 2018 2 hours ago, chiefjason said: http://twofoolsleathergoods.com/fatboy-belts/black-fatboy-belt Well that is just genius. And properly marketed. I could use a belt that doesn't dig into my belly. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
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