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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

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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.

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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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

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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

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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

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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.  

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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?

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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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

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2 hours ago, chiefjason said:

Well that is just genius. And properly marketed. I could use a belt that doesn't dig into my belly.

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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