{"product_id":"heavy-duty-oblong-punch-crew-punch-26mm-1","title":"Heavy Duty Oblong Punch \/ Crew Punch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy Duty Oblong Punch \/ Crew Punch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged carbon-steel punches for making clean oblong slots in leather belts, straps and fittings. The polished barrel and tapered clearance help the cut leather release cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.5mm (1\/2\") length × 3mm (1\/8\") width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm (5\/8\") length × 4mm (5\/32\") width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19mm (3\/4\") length × 4mm (5\/32\") width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26mm (1\") length × 5mm (3\/16\") width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28mm (1-1\/8\") length × 5mm (3\/16\") width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32mm (1-1\/4\") length × 5mm (3\/16\") width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38mm (1-1\/2\") length × 5mm (3\/16\") width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need? — Project \u0026amp; hardware guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements below are starting points. Always measure your actual buckle prong and test on scrap before cutting your project piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePunch size (length)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical project\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical buckle-prong length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeather thickness range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePunch shape note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCheck before ordering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 mm (1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch straps, fine cuffs, small bag straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10–12 mm prong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 mm (light veg-tan, soft leathers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong — neat slot, cleaner look than round punch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasure prong length; slot must be ≥ prong length + ~1 mm clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm (5\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow belts, camera straps, dog collars (small)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13–15 mm prong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 mm (medium veg-tan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong — suits narrower buckles where a round hole would look oversized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck buckle bar width matches strap width; confirm prong length on buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 mm (3\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium belts, bridle straps, bag handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~16–18 mm prong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 mm (veg-tan, bridle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong — standard choice for 25–32 mm wide belts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost common everyday-belt size; verify against your specific buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 mm (1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide belts (38–45 mm), luggage straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~22–25 mm prong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 mm (heavy veg-tan, skirting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong — longer slot allows prong movement on thick leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm leather is supple enough for prong to flex into slot at this thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mm (1-1\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy belts, tack straps, harness work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~24–27 mm prong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 mm (skirting, harness)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong — preferred for harness\/tack where slot must resist tearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy leathers may need a mallet with more force; use solid Poundo board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 mm (1-1\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide harness straps, horse tack, heavy bag straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~28–31 mm prong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7 mm (heavy harness, double-layer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong — larger slot reduces tear-out risk on thick, stiff leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTest punch depth on scrap; very thick leather may need repeat strikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 mm (1-1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra-wide belts, trunk straps, heavy harness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~33–37 mm prong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 mm (skirting, double-shoulder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong — largest in range; suits substantial hardware on equestrian\/trade work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm buckle prong length matches; very few consumer buckles use this size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotary vs oblong:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an oblong (crew) punch — it cuts a rectangular slot with rounded ends, which is the correct profile for most belt buckle prongs and gives a cleaner, more professional finish than a round hole on strap work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse on a suitable Poundo board or other purpose-made punching surface to protect the cutting edge. 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