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MTechnik
03-03-2011, 01:52 PM
I've lost a bit of weight. And the gunbelt I have (from gunbelts.com I think, with the plastic middle layer for strength) needs a new hole added all the way at the beginning.

Is there a tool that I can go get at Home Depot/Lowes that will do it cleanly for me?

I'm sure I can make a functional hole with my porter-cable drill, but....

I'd rather get to a good weight, and buy a right fitting belt then, but while in transition...

LittleLebowski
03-03-2011, 01:55 PM
See if you have a leather punch on your trusty multi tool.

TAP
03-03-2011, 02:06 PM
Try a .22 at 5 yards.

It would test your accuracy and see how you perform under stress.

MTechnik
03-03-2011, 03:03 PM
See if you have a leather punch on your trusty multi tool.

They tend to make a hole, but leave it ragged.... at least any time I tried... I'd rather not bugger up a nice belt.

Based on a friends' recommendation I'm going to try a shoe repair person in town...

And I have to say, I kinda like the recommendation on the 22... it would make it "genuine"

orionz06
03-03-2011, 03:05 PM
The local craft store you frequent will have some leather tools, including a leather punch.

MEH
03-03-2011, 03:19 PM
In case you miss with the 22, use spent cartridge as a hole punch.

orionz06
03-03-2011, 03:20 PM
In case you miss with the 22, use spent cartridge as a hole punch.

Actually a steel 5.56 case works well. I have used it for a gasket punch in the past.

John Ralston
03-03-2011, 06:20 PM
You can send it to me with $5 for return shipping and I can pop one in there for you as well.

The 5.56 Steel Case would work too - just hit the edge with a chamfering tool to sharpen it up.

SLG
03-03-2011, 06:42 PM
You can send it to me with $5 for return shipping and I can pop one in there for you as well.


That's a nice offer:-)

MechEng
03-03-2011, 08:41 PM
A nail and a hammer.

MTechnik
03-03-2011, 09:05 PM
5.56 case.

See, that's why this place is awesome.

I have those!!

MTechnik
03-05-2011, 02:15 PM
Range cleanup day, figured a steel case 5.56 would be better. grabbed one. Stuck it in the drill and spun it with a diamond coated sharpening stick around the outside slowly, then from the inside, widening the case a smeeeensh.

Worked like a charm. Two new holes to work with:
http://i.imgur.com/z03fn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/t8q4S.jpg

After a day of wear, it'll look like it came that way.

Thanks!

John Ralston
03-05-2011, 02:28 PM
Looks great - and didn't cost you a dime!