Squid61 Report post Posted March 11, 2022 Or, you could punch, or glue and punch, a managable thickness then glue the remaining piece(s) and punch them with your awl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted March 12, 2022 How about using a drill press or punch to do a "pilot hole" so it would be straight, then using the awl to angle the hole as desired? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefjason Report post Posted March 12, 2022 I use an awl chucked into a drill to punch my stitch holes in most of my stuff. On thick welts I do use a drill for the holes. I doubt an awl would go through that many layers straight. Actually don't see much of a difference in the two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted March 15, 2022 I've tried all these methods, Laser cut holes which works great but leaves a char on the inside of the hole, I know how to get around that but also takes a lot out of the laser cutting tons of holes. Chisel thru 2 layers of 7to 8oz vegs lots of pounding and trying to get the chisel out is a pain Dremel with a 1/16 bit thats the ticket. 7 to 8 oz your using a thick thread so fills the holes and I think looks great. But like everyone says to each his own. If you like it and it works for you go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites