Tool Time // Crew Punches (Oblong Punch) // Including Sharpening Guide

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In this brand new series I will take you through ALL of my tools that I use in my leather work and let you know where to get your own, how to maintain them and the best techniques to get the most out of your tools.
In this episode of tool time I am talking all about crew punches, also known as the oblong punch. I show you the ones I have and use the most as well as how to sharpen them :-)
Hope you enjoy the video
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00:00 Intro
00:07 All about crew punches
00:55 The sizes I use
01:14 Choosing the right sized crew
02:25 Handy tips
04:00 Sharpening Techniques
06:45 Outro
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[@JHLeather]

This video is sponsored by Skillshare and the first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/jhleather07211

[@michellespencer787]

I have had difficulty getting my oblong punches to work until i found ypur video! I can’t thank you enough for the information. I sharpened and polished my punch and bam it worked. Thank you again for your videos and information!

[@JHLeather]

Glad it helped!

[@jmigueldossantos9497]

Thanks, Jo! And the tools shown here are very well produced...

[@dperisty1]

Great instructions, thanks!! I've always wondered the best ways to sharpen and polish these punches.

[@JHLeather]

No problem 👍

[@Darryl.M]

Just picked up some basic leather working tools today. Time to pick a simple project to start. Thanks for your great content.

[@JHLeather]

No worries 🙂 have fun with your project 👍

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, Great Job as always, I have one that is wider in the middle of the punch, this is 4 the tung knot, being OLD this punch is not made any more that I know of, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@karem9605]

100K BY THE END OF THE YEAR!!! everyone to share the videos

[@JHLeather]

🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@juliangonzales2916]

Excelente saludos👍👍👍

[@fordfan3179]

Good info for my next tool purchase.

[@JHLeather]

No problem 👍

[@larisazambonekocic5529]

Thanks for sharing. I have found your video on sharpening edge skivers very useful. Have no oblong punch yet (being a complete beginner) but I guess the method is somewhat similar in case of round punches too.

[@JHLeather]

Heya, yes this is the same for round and oval punches 👍

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

thanks

[@JHLeather]

No problem 👍

[@RobinGKT]

New subscriber here! You came up in my recommended videos on YT. I would love to see a recommended basic tool pack from you with links on where to buy them. Some KZbinr’s I’ve watched add affiliate links to Amazon so we can order them. I believe there is a small commission involved for you as well. Either way, I’d love to see a list of what we need to get started working with leather and other difficult materials. I’ve read many positive comments on this video and I totally agree with them all. You have a teaching style that appears to be easier to follow in the many other” How-To” videos on KZbin. Thank you for knowledge and sharing it with us. Sincerely, Robin T

[@JHLeather]

I am planning on creating an updated tool guide which will hopefully be filmed and released soon. I don't use amazon links as I like to support local businesses rather than a company like amazon. I do have a Discord channel which you may find helpful with information on local suppliers around the world. discord.gg/b7mYk2SEHJ

[@ginoponis3231]

Un altro interessante video, grazie Saluti dalla Sardegna (Italia)

[@JHLeather]

Grazie, è bello sapere che il video ti è piaciuto 🙂 (spero sia scritto bene, sto usando Google translate..)

[@ginoponis3231]

@@JHLeather scritto benissimo!👍

[@eyecrafts2375]

رائعة

[@eileenmartha8377]

Great video! ❤️ What is round thing used to punch on, made of?

[@JHLeather]

Heya it's lead. If you are in the UK you can get one on ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-lead-block-for-hand-punches-5-x-1-/163802701529?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[@markedis5902]

@J.H.Leather What is the metal tin that you use as a punch backing? It looks like it’s full of lead which makes sense. And where did you get it? Ta much Mark

[@JHLeather]

Hey Mark, my friends dad made them up. Its lead that's in a metal surround so it keeps its shape. She sells them on ebay if you are in the UK www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-lead-block-for-hand-punches-5-x-1-/163802701529?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[@tropicalhellesdongardenuk2991]

that music...urrrgghh!

[@soara4634]

I like your videos more with the dead silence in the background 😉

[@seanditch4419]

Hi jo...🤣😁 thank you for another great video. As someone thats as clueless as me about leatherwork how would i cut a half circle out cleanly and accurately when trying to make a keyfob? (Yes this is about as experienced as i am...🤣🤣) I've tried a Stanley knife but whenever i go round the half circle end part, it seems to create some small squarish edges as im cutting round, i think due to stopping and starting when moving hand/leather piece position. Is there a gadget or punch i can get that can repeatedly cut out the half round ends of the keyfob. The straight bits im ok on, its just the rounded ends that im struggling to make neat and curved, its only minute, im not butchering it or anything, but i know its not the curve i want so if i know the curve is flawed i think others will see it also , so it bugs me....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for any advice 👍👍😁

[@JHLeather]

You can nibble at it and take lots of small pieces off and then use some and paper to smooth out any bumps. Cutting round ends is quite hard to do so try not to get too worked up at yourself for it .

[@seanditch4419]

@@JHLeather brilliant thanks again Jo.....sorry for all the questions, i seem to plod along fine then there's something i get stuck on with no information for anywhere..... Maybe there's a video tutorial opportunity for you there..."How to cut circles and half circles when making key fobs." ..... I'd definitely watch it.🤣🤣👍👍