Members dbusarow Posted January 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted January 12, 2009 Dan:never, ever use a metal hammer on stamps or punches. This is most likely why your handle is mushrooming, if you've only punched a few holes. Use a weighted mallet or a heavier maul ONLY. Guilty as charged I'll start using the maul. Dan Quote Dan Busarow dan@fishcreekleatherworks.com http://www.fishcreekleatherworks.com/
Members gloomis Posted January 12, 2009 Members Report Posted January 12, 2009 I think the single tube punch is what I really meant. Just a simple one size hole punch. So the 5, 6, 7 and 8 go on my order. For the bag punches, where I really want to only get the ones I'll use , is the 3/4 what you would use for something like a bridle buckle? I'm not planning on building any saddles so I don't think I'll need the 1 1/8 or 2". Thanks! Dan Dan:It depends on the type of buckle, but a 3/4 for 3/4 or 1" leather is usually fine. for 1/2" straps 1/2"punch is better because it dosn't cut as wide of a slot as a 3/4" will Quote Sure, I dont like a porcupine in my tent to wake me up at night.His social graces wasn't gotten from Emily Post. He has had his own manners,before ever human had any himself. Only the porcupine's manners are steadfast-- he doesn't follow fashion's whims or fancies.----Joe Back
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