Where to get belt hole punched

Below are five methods for adding a new hole to your belt. Chances are you already have the tools at home for at least one of these. Just make sure that you measure out and mark where the hole will go.

You want the hole to match the ones already on your casual leather belt. If you do the job right it should look like the new hole was there the whole time. In general, the standard rule is to have holes lined up center to center with 1-inch spacing. Most belts from the store will follow these rules. But double check that your belt follows these standards.

Either way, it is good practice to use a ruler and mark the holes with a pen or marker. Even the simplest of toolboxes will have this. Simply find a nail that is similar in size to the holes on your belt, line it up with the mark for your new hole, and drive it through with the hammer.

This will get the job done, but it might not look exactly the same as the other holes that were made in a factory when the belt was made. So, this might not be your first choice if you are picky about the details. As an alternative, you can use an awl. These are basically like ice picks, and they come in different sizes. They will make a rounded hole more so than a regular nail. So find an awl that has the size of the hole you want and drive it through your marked spot the same way you would a nail.

Most tool boxes nowadays will include a power drill. Similar to the hammer and nail or awl method, you would just get the bit you need to drill your hole. You just want to take a couple precautions since this is a power tool. Obviously, it is not going to be a pretty job. But when you find yourself in an emergency situation piercing a hole with a knife will get the job done.

Maybe you need a dress belt at a wedding because you forgot yours, and you find one to borrow but it is too big for you. This is more of a specialty tool so you might not have it readily available.

However, these tools are quite cheap and you can buy one online. They are designed specifically to make round holes, so this makes it easier for you to get a hole that looks the same as the original ones on the belt. Basically, it is like a hammer and nail. Except instead of a sharp end like a nail, the end of the punch is round.

Just make sure you buy one in the right size. All you have to do is hit it with a hammer to drive a hole through your belt.

Which is another argument for the awl over the nail, as the tool is evenly tapered along its length. If you take your time, and start the hole well, you can drill through leather with fairly clean results. If not, make a significant dimple where you want your hole with a nail or sharp knife, and use that to keep the bit in place.

This designated tool is by far the most ideal option. This is the one I use. These revolving punch pliers sometimes call a leather hole puncher have a wheel of multiple sizes to punch round holes in pretty thick material. The tension springs make it easy to punch by hand. Seriously for the price of a nice lunch…this is a good investment to have around. A well-space round hole will do you just fine.

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