Will this tool make literally stand up to the use of literally a thousand holes on leather and if so will the hole be smooth?
1518030
Not really suitable for punching leather unless it's relatively thin and quite stiff.As far as durability, yes, it'll punch thousands of holes before you'll wear out the dies or the handles.
1518031
Tool is designed for sheet metal I have used it on hundreds of pre punch screw holes for hvac ductwork
1518032
I never tried leather. The dies dull from aluminum, so I'm thinking leather would eventually wear them down. This is a good hobby tool, not really for production. Well worth the price, but don't expect too much.
1518033
From the way I used it, yeah. It ought to be able to do 1000 holes. It's very heavy, so it's probably made out of solid steel (no wonder, because it literally used it to punch a few hundred holes in solid steel sheets). It uses these little interchangeable heads to pierce holes in whatever material and there are a lot of moving parts. If you keep it all greased up then it'll probably give you more than that.
1518034
Don't think it will cut leather. And I would not buy this they never sent the missing parts I ask for. Don't buy this look for another.
1874594
Yes it will!! It's better than the type of tool that has just a one sided hook on it!!!!
1107475
Yes, it makes a nice clean smooth 6 inch hole. let the saw do the work and don't apply too much pressure when cutting.
2065425
It will BUT the burrs (diamond) will not last very long --- titanium is very tuff.
1847591
This is a great small Arbor Press. There is a 1/4" hole bored into the press that can hold tools (like a punch/die). But you'd need the die, a base plate, and I'd want the leather to be no more than say 1/16" thick. for punching holes.
2217952
you can see a slight impression from where the serrated edge presses against the material but the cut is smooth. It shouldn't be a problem for leather.
1320882
I use these on harness leather . These hole punches are a must have and work great in conjunction with a leather wheel hole punch.I recommend a kitchen vinyl plastic cutting board as an additional to act as an punch board.----I hope this info helps you
1495718
My best guess is that it should work OK. The leather surfaces I have cleaned don't appear to be overly shiny to me.
742194
Yes it will not a problem great addition to any leatherman or power drill very handy.
1170132
Yes it would do the job but I think this tool is much bigger than you need for this task.
1447790
Yes I believe it will, I don't have a leather man but the multi tool I do have is about the size of a leather man and fits well.
7397
Sorry, the answer is not so clear. It depends on the thickness of the material and how sharp your cutting die are. If i am punching 1/8" leather it requires little strength and is not difficult. However, if I have two 1/8" sheets together and want to punch a hole, it requires more that twice the strgenth. If the die is dull, then the force required increases. Hope this helps.
1870213
The punch has plenty of strength. The real question should be "does the grommet have the strength to cut through the leather. I'd say, if it's one layer, 95% probable. If it multiple, 75%. To test it, up a piece of the Work on a cement floor and use a hand grommet set to test your needs. If that works ok, your in like Flinn.
1183007
Some of the tools could be used for leather work. Some of the tools have long skinny necks which would not make them good for leather, others are more stout. However, I think you would be better served with real leather working tools. They will last year's longer, and provide more function (based on personal experience). All you need is a good flat hardwood or marble surface, a rawhide hammer, an awl, a leather punch, leather stitching needles, artificial sinuous material, and your leather imprint tools. It's a larger initial investment, but you'll only buy once if you buy the right tools for leather. And you'll be much happier with the correct tools. I hope that answers your question. Some of the tools could be used for leather work. Some of the tools have long skinny necks which would not make them good for leather, others are more stout. However, I think you would be better served with real leather working tools. They will last year's longer, and provide more function (based on personal experience). All you need is a good flat hardwood or marble surface, a rawhide hammer, an awl, a leather punch, leather stitching needles, artificial sinuous material, and your leather imprint tools. It's a larger initial investment, but you'll only buy once if you buy the right tools... » Read More Some of the tools could be used for leather work. Some of the tools have long skinny necks which would not make them good for leather, others are more stout. However, I think you would be better served with real leather working tools. They will last year's longer, and provide more function (based on personal experience). All you need is a good flat hardwood or marble surface, a rawhide hammer, an awl, a leather punch, leather stitching needles, artificial sinuous material, and your leather imprint tools. It's a larger initial investment, but you'll only buy once if you buy the right tools for leather. And you'll be much happier with the correct tools. I hope that answers your question. « Show Less
1375681
It will but 1\4" drill bits with a 1\8th shank are expensive. Especially quality ones.
110334
it sure would. Just use a fine enough belt and keep a bucket of water handy to keep the tool cool
2059684
At my sewing classes I was told that if you buy the right needle, it can sew through leather. It's a very heavy, substantial machine, so i expect it would do just fine.