Tear Drop Hole Punch

[superpacker]

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

[bikermutt07]

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.

[Brewerkel]

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

[OLDNSLOW]

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

[Firewalker]

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

[chiefjason]

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.  

[bikermutt07]

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?

[kiwican]

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

[chiefjason]

19 hours ago, bikermutt07 said:

You have a picture of that?

http://twofoolsleathergoods.com/fatboy-belts/black-fatboy-belt

[bikermutt07]

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.