I used a hammer and a small nail for years, but finally gave in and bought treadle pliers. With the number of treadles I have run through around here, it was a great investment.
Originally Posted by
J Miller
I cheat when I make the hole in my treadle belts. I have a small rotary burr that I put in my Dremel tool. Crank it up to about 9,00,000,000,000 RPM and it just zips right through the belt.
I'm not sure what I'd do if it weren't for the Dremel. What did they do in the old days?
Joe