ho punches
A leathercrafter needs hole punches. Usually he needs a good many of them in a variety of sizes. Better to bite the bullet and get a good set and just keep them sharp and clear of plugs (important hole punch maintenance), than to try and scratch by with a set of odds and ends..this I know from experience. Always punch into a poly cutting block, or as I do – a thick rubber mat that sits on top of a bench top anvil. It helps to have a real solild surface when your punching holes in leather. Never use a metal hammer with a punch, always a poly lump hammer or a leather-faced mallet.
In my tool stand, I have a number of good steel hole punches, three sets of Bob Douglas burr&stake rivet setters, a few awls and a variety of small pliers – handy stuff to have handy.
a man needs to pull punches sometimes
Posted: November 3rd, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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