String change, end of an era?

[Opsimath]

If the stickers are paper couldn't you put the adhesive dot over the hole and ream it out with the tip of a steak knife?

 

[silverfox103]

If the stickers are paper couldn't you put the adhesive dot over the hole and ream it out with the tip of a steak knife?

I don't think that would work, as the dot is only 1/4" you start reaming it with a steak knife, you'd end up with the dot in the hole. The hole has to be in place before installing.

I think by the end of the day, Brad's string issues will be resolved!

Tom

 

[Brad Little]

I like the paper punch or the leather punch. I like the different size holes that the leather punch has, but I don't like the $117 price tag. I think the problem with either one is that the dot (marker) is 1/4", so the punch has to be probably no more that 1/8". Unless they are very sharp the punch will distort the dot. I'm pretty sure a drill will pull it off of the adhesive backing paper and destroy the dot. Most craft stores sells the paper punch for anywhere between 5 and 7 dollars. But the hard thing is finding one about 1/8".

I'm beginning to think the awl is the best idea, for one it is sharp and should go right thru. I would get a piece of wood, place a sheet of the dots on the wood. With the awl and a hammer, make your holes.

We're getting close

Tom

There's always the old standby, ice pick (if I can find the one we have).

 

[silverfox103]

There's always the old standby, ice pick (if I can find the one we have).

I'd say that is good as an awl. OR, sharp nail and a hammer.

By coincidence, the Mrs. needed to go to Hobby Lobby. I usually stay in the car and take a nap, but today I went in to poke around.

I found this: It would definitely be my first choice, perfect size and $3.49.

 

[silverfox103]

And if these were a little smaller, they'd be perfect:

 

[GuildFS4612CE]

Doesn't matter if the reinforcement label is large...it still shows you where the hole is.

And I only posted the expensive leather punch to show you guys what they are...as you found...hobby/craft maybe even sewing/fabric stores have less expensive ones...you don't need the pro version...just something that does the job.