Stop Using Blunt Hole Punches! — Do This Instead

Your hole punches are probably blunt — and that’s why they *tear leather instead of cutting clean holes.* In this video I’ll show you how to easily *sharpen leather drive punches in minutes.* ➡️ 14K grit polishing compound: https://amzn.to/4szMaVE ➡️ 1000/6000grit whetstone: https://amzn.to/4cWzdkv ➡️ Inside/outside edge polishing cone: https://amzn.to/4suMtkE ➡️ Sandpaper (assorted): https://amzn.to/4daQiqD _Affiliate products cost you the same but help support this channel - thank you._ ⚡ *Support this channel:* - Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ContourLeatherCo - Or click *Join* to support me on YouTube - https://buymeacoffee.com/contourleatherco 🙏 A big thank you to all supporters - you allow me to keep producing videos. Want your leather punches cutting like new? 🛠️ Today I’ll show you how to sharpen and polish them to a *mirror finish* — the easy way, step by step. We’ll go beyond dull tools, and by the end, your punches will *glide through leather like butter.* In this video you'll learn: ✅ Saving time by using a drill ✅ The materials you need to sharpen & hone at home ✅ What a burr & apex are and how to sharpen your punch ✅ How to achieve a 30K final mirror polish! Watch these next: 🔥 Every single way to melt thread: https://youtu.be/LPWiSUglXlA?si=hwfgZiKggSGzH00m ✨ Save MONEY + TIME when burnishing: https://youtu.be/Oyw_3cmPEzM?si=XdGMD9eNtMPPZFgF _________________________________________ *✅ Enjoyed this video?* 👍 Like if you found it helpful. 💬 Comment with questions or feedback. Follow Us: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/contourleatherco 🛒 Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/shop/ContourLeather 🔔 Subscribe for new videos every other week! _________________________________________ *📖 Video Chapters:* 00:00 Your Hole Punches Are Blunt (And You Don’t Know It) 00:20 Speed up your sharpening 00:42 Tools to get started 01:14 Stage 1 - 1000grit sharpen 01:59 Inside burr removal 02:16 DIY sharpening cone 02:46 Stage 2 - 6000grit sharpen 02:58 14K hone 03:14 30K final hone #sharpendrivepunch #beginnerleatherworkhacks #razorsharptools