Perfect Belt Holes Every Time! Tuesday Tip Belt Hole Jig

For this Tuesday Tip I show you my jig for punching belt holes. It helps me punch them faster and more accurately!
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[@paris3200]

Really glad you've brought back the Tuesday Tips. I stumbled upon your channel after you stopped making them. Very glad I stayed subscribed.

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Jason Paris hey thanks! Glad you stuck around too, we are just catching up with with the growth of teaching classes. Should have Tuesday Tips every week now.

[@chapmanrider9527]

Thank you for posting this. I was having a difficult time keeping the holes centered on the strap. I believe this is the solution!

[@1mrsbennett]

Thanks for the great idea! It's just what I was looking to punch holes for snaps in bracelets.

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

I plan to keep up with them every week we have been working on a back log so we don't run out. I use Weaver leather brand punches. It only costs a little more to go first class.

[@efrenbarboza7329]

Tuesday's tips are the best !!! Thanks for share your knowledge and technique , definitely priceless, Thanks a lot and God bless you !!!

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Hey thanks guys! I have some tricks for edges, I will add that to the list of tips to film.

[@robertfendler6441]

Your Tuesday Tips are some of the best out of all of the channels I subscribe to. Have any tips on jigs for smoothing, polishing, and finishing belt and strap edges?

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Hey Aaron, it depends on the size of tongue on the buckle you will be using. I typically use a Weaver brand #6 on my standard belts and go up for heavier buckles.

[@hellsscoutact5379]

Thanks for all the video tips. I enjoy watching them and use some of the tips.

[@nsbhater]

Ehe...so how did you work out the holes perfectly on that templates of yours...??

[@TheFujiwuji]

Really helpful, thank you!!

[@vicwojcik9125]

Thanks for the tip. I have a hard time with the oval holes.

[@ariaditaliapizzeriabar8525]

I love your quote on your wall: GO CONFIDENTLY IN THE DIRECTION OF YOUR DREAMS. (sorry for shouting, but many people forget about it. The more who follow - the closer to nirvana we get. Cheers for your video! What do we who don't possess any Pro Tool like an 'Oval Punch', 'Punching Pliars" etc? Would you - as a pro - recommend the 'hot nail' approach, the double sided drill approach or the screw and bolt way (don't think the screwdriver is any good?

[@lancerussell666]

Good deal i'm going to try it thanks

[@rogerd.hardin7156]

Another great tip...thanx

[@50lane50]

Keep up the good work. All of your tips help all of us novice leather workers !! What brand punches?

[@lunarose7185]

Would you sell one of these? I'm confused at home you made it

[@nealmclain6316]

How far from the tip do you start your holes

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Good!

[@TrailBoundco]

Is that a 20oz Barry king maul you use for hole stamping? Do you like it better than that bigger mallet on the table?

[@tommonaghan111]

What size oval holes are needed on a 38mm (1 ½ inch) belt? Thanks

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Tom Monaghan it just depends on the the tongue size of the buckle but most of the time I use a weaver #6 oval punch

[@surfearth1]

So how did you make oval holes in your jig?

[@christopherleblanc5187]

Love that apron you're using. Is that just something off amazon or from a specific vendor? The one I use now bunches up and twists all over till my tools get trapped inside the pockets. Very frustrating.

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Christopher Leblanc a student of mine made it for me but she is going to make more for sale, I will have them on my website for sale when they are done

[@ageorge7140]

What size oval punch do you use.

[@Countrylivinhistory]

do you use your jig for every size belt and if so how do you do that

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Nick I just have a standard distance from the tip for my holes, the buckle end is punched separately. And a different jig for different belt widths