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misalynn December 16, 2010 at 12:49 pm

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stretch December 17, 2010 at 12:45 am

Go to any hardware store like Sears or Lowes or Home Depot. Ask to get help locating awls. It is basically a leather-punching tool. When you position the tool in the spot where you wish to make a hole, strike it using a hammer and it will make a nice round hole suitable for a belt.good luck

Earth Man December 17, 2010 at 12:27 pm

Hello, somehow this ended up in Earth Sciences & Geology… so probably somewhere else has better answers for you.But for what it’s worth, crafts stores sell little metal (usually something like brass) cylinders that kind of “trumpet out” a little bit on each end. They come in various sizes, and you can push them through something like a messed-up belt-hole to stabilize it. I only know this because my daughter’s belt needed similar fixing. However, she’s only 7 years old, plus we’re a very small family… so I don’t know if they make the little metal things for your size. I think they do… but at least it’s a place to try, assuming that you’ll listen to a little bit of advice from a guy in the Earth Sciences & Geology section. Good luck with your belt

red lady-bird December 18, 2010 at 12:19 am

The best advice that I can give you is ; take the plates plus your saddlery to your local saddler and ask him/her to do it for you. It wont cost much and you get a good job.

Norm Jones December 18, 2010 at 12:29 pm

Hello there,You can use an awl to punch a hole in the leather. You could also use a drill bit. You can probably find a drill bit close to the size you need. You should make the hole slightly smaller that the strap peg. Then use a razor knife, exacto knife or something like that you make a small slit at the end of the hole. That allows the strap peg to go into a hold slightly smaller than it is. The slit should be small. It is hard to keep the strap on the guitar. Also, the hole may wear or enlarge. If so, your guitar will slip out.You can also try using a small sturdy cord (something stronger than ordinary string) to make a connection with the belt. You essentially make a small loop to go over the strap peg and tie the other end onto the belt. If you try this, you can put a slip knot on the end instead of a simple loop. That will tighten around the strap peg and hold a little better.Good luck,

►BobB◄ December 19, 2010 at 12:28 am

craft stores such as Michael’s sell hole punches. They are basically very sharp chisels that you hit with a hammer.Also, leather craft stores such as Tandy Leather sell hole punches, same as http://www.tandy.comShoe repair shops can punch holes for you, they can also stitch leather for you.

drip December 19, 2010 at 11:53 am

look in the scrapbook asile for a eyelet hole punch. One below is under $7Can be found a WalMart, Joann fabric, Micheal’s, HobbyLobby. Will work on felt. These hole punches are hammered down onto the fabric. It wil cut a clean hole.

Caitlynn December 20, 2010 at 12:43 am

It depends on whether or not you can shop online. If so:http://www.findcoolclothes.com/ebay will work for the patches and whatnot.http://www.colorpatch.com/special_order_patches.htm < You can get custom patches made here.I actually happen to think the fuzzy ducky patch would be very punk rock, due to its irony.If you are unable to shop online, then just try hitting up some local thrift stores. You would be surprised at the random stuff they have.

Kelly S December 20, 2010 at 12:40 pm

Then just have your friend make her one. Ask her what she likes about the belt so he can reproduce that for her in a much smaller size.

Rosi M December 20, 2010 at 11:57 pm

I believe that Toklat has saddle pads in either brown or turquoise.http://toklat.com/dyn_prodlist.php?n=2&k=73198Their cool back pads you can get in an assortment of colours.Best of luck.

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jwishz December 22, 2010 at 12:12 am

Particle board would be the least expensive

FuN SiZe~LuFfS HeR BoI~[9/26/08] December 22, 2010 at 12:01 pm

gosh ppl do not understand lol put it the lower righthand corner ^_^

Midnight Oil December 23, 2010 at 12:33 am

I did that just the other day – putting a new hole in a leather strap because the shoes were too loose. It took me a while, because I didn’t have anything good to make the hole with (like those thick safety pins used on nappies), but I had a small thin pair of scissors that were sharp enough to stab through. Those shoes weren’t “patent leather” though, although I’m not too sure what the difference is.Have a look at the holes that are already there. Are they quite neat? Are they edged or hemmed or anything? Is the leather oiled to make it waterproof? If the leather’s quite stiff and sturdy, I don’t think the hole would stretch very much at all after you made it. I can’t think of any damage that would occur besides that.It’s better to make the new hole and risk having it stretch a little, than to wear the shoes too loose and fall over or something.

anyatavlasa December 23, 2010 at 12:19 pm

I don’t know if a shop will. A leather punch is best. My husband uses a knife to make an a new hole in his belts, if you decide to do that be very, very careful. I don’t necessarily recommend that.

Lester G December 24, 2010 at 12:45 am

I’ve seen perfectly good guitar straps selling for as little as $5. Use a real guitar strap. Good luck.

Lisha December 24, 2010 at 12:10 pm

you should be able to go to either

wishes it would rain December 25, 2010 at 12:24 am

Just say that it means a lot to you and it is something special you got as a gift. Because of this, you would prefer for her not to wear your belt. I would not let her wear it because it was a gift and you don’t want to ruin it. Maybe she can wear something else of yours. Also, maybe you can have your friend make one for her as a gift for your anniversary, her birthday, or holiday gift.

Hopefulbob December 25, 2010 at 12:41 pm

Use a nail (is this question a joke?)

kmnmiamisax December 26, 2010 at 12:09 am

If it was easy to make holes in it, it would fall apart and you’d be buying new tack every year. It’s meant to be durable. You also wouldn’t want something to break while you’re riding… could you imagine pulling on the rein and having the headstall break and the bit to fall out of the horses mouth while you’re cantering around? that would be dangerous. As it is, when your tack starts to break, you’re supposed to stop using it. If we had leather that was easy to make holes in, we’d have to replace it too often.If you’re looking for a pretty easy way to make holes in your tack, you can use a drill with a very small bit. The bridle I got was a little big for my horse, so I had my dad put a couple extra holes in it and they look good (they’re about the same size and there’s no tearing or marking around the hole… actually you can’t even tell the difference) and they work and it’s still safe.