Chicago Screw size???

[Andy77]

I’m replacing the stroping surface of my SRD strop with a hand cut and conditioned leather that is long enough for my long reach (I'm thinking 23 inches).

I’m stumped on what size punch to buy. The holes seem 1/4”, but does anyone know from experience? I’d hate to trial and error via mail order!

 

[SRNewb]

Look for a discount tool store in your area, assuming you are stateside. I bought a set of 7 for around 7 bucks, and they will be perfectly fine for use in leather. Then you will have options on size. MHO.

 

[Andy77]

Ah- not even! $6.50 shipped on fleabay. Nevermind- useless thread!!

 

[SRNewb]

Good deal!

 

[RandyC]

Ah- not even! $6.50 shipped on fleabay. Nevermind- useless thread!!

I was going to suggest one of these plier type tools from Harbor Freight:

Any size hole you want. I have an older one that's similar but probably just as Chinese.

 

[SRNewb]

I have one of those. Works fine, but I much prefer a hammer and punch. Arthritis is a cruel mistress, and squeezing that thing to punch heavy weight leather makes me want to find something else to do, lol.

 

[RandyC]

That makes perfect sense.

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[constant]

electric drill and bit is what i used

 

[Ice-Man]

I used 4mm punch

 

[kohalajohn]

one quarter inch punch.

The wheels are ok on thin leather but eventually you'll have a thick piece and you'll end up buying a punch anyway