An ill-fitting belt is never a good look, which is why this revolving hole punch from General Tools is such a handy tool to have in your collection. With just a couple of quick punches from this tool you can have your new leather belt or existing favorite prepared and ready for daily use.
Thanks to the quality materials that are used in the construction of this hole punch - including plated steel pliers and hardened steel punches - you can expect it to make quick work of even high-quality leather belts.

Planning is Essential

Most likely, you are going to want to put the holes in your belt one inch apart from each other for even spacing. While that is the standard for the majority of belts, you can feel free to deviate from that if you would like. However, it is important that you pick an interval for your holes and then stick with it throughout the job. Use a ruler to mark out the spots for each hole, being sure to mark on the back so that your markings won't be seen if there happen to be any mistakes.

Pick a Size

On a quality revolving hole punch such as the one offered by General Tools, you will find that there are six different sizes to choose from when punching your holes. On the General Tools model, these hole punches range in size from 5/64" on up to 3/16".
The best thing to do at this point is to look at your belt and estimate the size of the prong. The prong will need to slip through the holes that you punch, so those holes must be at least a little bigger than the diameter of the prong.

If you are unsure of what size is going to be right, it is always better to start small and work your way up. You can easily move up to a thicker punch in order to make a larger hole, but you can't go backwards in order to make the hole smaller again. Error on the small side when getting started, and progressively move up until you are happy with the holes that you are creating.

The Actual Punch

With your planning finished and the size selected, you can go ahead and knock out these holes. The great thing about a revolving hole punch is that it is essentially going to do all of the work for you. This from General Tools is spring-loaded, meaning you won't have to apply a significant amount of pressure in order to work your way through the material. model Before you give the handle a squeeze, make sure you have placed the hole punch in precisely the right spot. Move slowly at first, and allow the strength of the tool to take over as you give it a steady squeeze. In just a few seconds, you will have created a perfectly clean hole, and you can move on to the next. Once you get the hang of this task, punching holes in a leather belt is a job that should only take a few minutes to complete from start to finish.

Whether you are putting holes in a new belt or adding holes to one of your existing favorites, the job is made easy with the help of a revolving hole punch from General Tools. As long as you take your time and follow the simple instructions above, you should be able to put your belt into use right away - and it should last you for years to come. With six size settings to pick from and solid steel construction, this is a tool that will be able to handle a variety of hole punching jobs for you.