Reply With QuoteFS Powers,
Leather punch ought to do the job nicely. To do it less nice, a sharp knife will do as well. It ain't exactly rocket/leather science.
Good Luck,
Unionblue
Question
I now receiving a lot of the equipment so I can take up re-enacting. I have a question, what tools would I need to size the belt and afix the belt plate (buckle) to it?
F. S. Powers
Union Ancersor: Pvt Arnuah Norton, 60th Ohio. (G-G-G Grandfather) Died at Salisbury NC, November 3, 1864
Confederate Ancestors: Captain Thomas A. Morrow, 29th Texas Cavalry (G-G-G- Uncle) and 2LT George W. Morrow, 31st Texas Cavalry (G-G-G Grandfather). Both survived the war
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FS Powers,
Leather punch ought to do the job nicely. To do it less nice, a sharp knife will do as well. It ain't exactly rocket/leather science.
Good Luck,
Unionblue
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Unionblue, compliments
Thanks for the advice. I once had instruction in leatherwork, my age was still single digits at the time.
F. S. Powers
Union Ancersor: Pvt Arnuah Norton, 60th Ohio. (G-G-G Grandfather) Died at Salisbury NC, November 3, 1864
Confederate Ancestors: Captain Thomas A. Morrow, 29th Texas Cavalry (G-G-G- Uncle) and 2LT George W. Morrow, 31st Texas Cavalry (G-G-G Grandfather). Both survived the war
My blog: http://fspowerscw.blogspot.com
My Book; http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=1900736
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