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Strap hole punch

Finglas Incubus · 2015-02-19 10:53:50

I've a couple of leather straps that could do with another hole, any recommendations for sourcing a hole punch to do the job? Diy options also considered.

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19-02-2015 11:53am

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Finglas Incubus

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I've a couple of leather straps that could do with another hole, any recommendations for sourcing a hole punch to do the job? Diy options also considered.

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#2 19-02-2015 2:36pm
Lex Luthor

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Lidl or Aldi get them now & again

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#3 19-02-2015 2:59pm
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Local DIY store should have an awl for sale

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#4 19-02-2015 6:24pm
Finglas Incubus

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Now that you mention it, I've seen punches in Lidl in the past, must keep an eye out.

I improvised in the end - I had a football needle pump attachment, I bored it out with a 2mm drill bit to sharpen the edge and used a hammer to punch a hole through the strap with the needle. The strap was pretty thick but it worked a treat, can't tell the difference between the new hole and the pre-existing ones.

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