RFI: holepunch?

[curgoth]

Anyone know where I can get a decent holepunch? Of the sort used for fabric. I had one I got from Home Despot, and while it was okay for putting new holes in leather belts, when I was using it to punch holes in denim for my utility belt, I sheared the metal in the wheel mechanism and it blew up. I have this thoery that somewhere there are more heavy duty holepunching tools, perhaps intended for use on heavy leather or something, that can handle going through a couple layers of denim.

Of course, I eventually also need to get myself stuff for working with leather, too, but that's another expenditure.

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Also on the RFI subject; one of these days, I really want to learn basic wiring so I can build stuff with LEDs. I own a soldering iron, but have only a vague idea of how to use one.

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I also need a month off to work on my various random projects.

Comments

[much-ado.livejournal.com]

talk to me about leatherworking tools before you buy anything; i have a lot of gear from two decades in the SCA that isn't currently being used, and may be convinced into a long-term loan :)

(BTW, a wheeled hole punch will work just fine and last indefinitely if you learn how to use it properly, ie as a circular *cutting blade* and not as a punch. i can show you the difference and the rationale behind the styles of usage the next time i see you.)