Belts that don't fit properly can sometimes be frustrating and you'll want to punch holes in them with scissors or a knife, but there are actually plenty of other ways to do this. A leather punch is an ideal choice, but if you are patient, you can get neat holes with an electric drill, or even a screwdriver.
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Method 1 of 2: Making Neat Holes
Step 1. Purchase a leather punch
If you want your holes to be neat and look good, use a leather punch. They usually cost under $10 (around Rp. 140,000.00) and you can get them at hobby or craft stores.
- Take your belt with you when shopping to compare the punch size to the existing hole sizes. This tool must be able to fit into these holes.
- If you have a lot of belts that you want to adjust the size of, look for a rotary punching tool. This tool has a size that can be adjusted to the size of various belt models.
Step 2. Mark the location of the next hole
Use a ruler or tape measure to find the distance between each hole, then measure the same distance after the last hole. Mark the leather belt with a permanent marker for your hole reference.
- "Marking" the leather with tape instead of marker is a bad idea, as the tape can damage your belt. A carefully drawn dot at the next hole location is a safer option.
- If you make your own belt, the gap between the holes is usually 1.25 cm (for belts less than 1 cm wide), and up to 2.85 cm (for belts wider than 2.5 cm).
Step 3. Position the belt
Place the marked area of the belt between the two blades of the punch tool. Use heavy objects to keep the belt taut, or ask a friend to help pull the belt.br>
Step 4. Squeeze firmly
Squeeze the handle of the hole punch firmly and firmly. Some thick belts may require a lot of hand strength, or someone else's help to bend the belt while you squeeze it. Release the squeeze when you feel that the leather has been penetrated, and your hole has been drilled.
If there are flakes of skin trapped in the hole, use a toothpick to clean it
Method 2 of 2: Quickly Making Holes
Step 1. Mark the location of the hole
Use a ruler to measure the distance between the holes and then measure the same distance after the last hole. Use a marker to mark the belt by drawing a dot over the area you are going to punch.
If your priority is a snug, comfortable fit, instead of wearing the belt and pulling it into a snug position, mark the belt where it touches the hem
Step 2. Keep the belt in position
Use heavy objects to secure the ends of each belt, with the newly located holes stretched out on a block of wood or a flat hard surface.
Step 3. Consider using an electric drill
If you already have one, use this tool to punch holes in the belt. Use it with care. Use the tips below to create a neat hole:
- Insert the torch by hand into the existing holes. Choose a drill bit that fits snugly in the hole but is not loose.
- Use a spiral drill bit if you have one. If you are using a smooth drill bit, pry it up a bit to get the bit in position, using a sharp knife or file.
- Start drilling a little at a time, especially when you're just starting to drill holes.
- Make sure you use something thick and sturdy enough for support when punching holes in the belt.
- You can also puncture the other end of the belt when the belt has a slight hole instead of making a perfect hole.
Step 4. Use a sharp object as an alternative
Tools designed to punch holes in belts are called awls, but you can use a sharp metal stick or even a starfruit screwdriver. Push whatever stabbing object you're using through the skin, then hit repeatedly with a hammer or hammer. This method will take longer than the other methods, and the holes you produce may not be as neat.
- Nails will make for neater holes in a thin belt, but if you want to save time, you can use screws. The scroll on the screw will tear the belt faster.
- As warned in the previous step, be careful when punching holes in the belt.
Tips
- You can buy leather punching tools that are oval in shape, but most people won't notice the difference between round and oval holes.
- If you're making your own belt, you'll also need an "English point" punch tool to make holes for the ends of the belts to attach.
