Originally Posted by
grant15clone
...Treadle belts. After trying to punch through a treadle belt with an awl and doing a better job of running it through my finger, I started using a 1/16" drill bit in my cordless drill. It is quicker, easier, more accurate, and safer for me. ~G~
Grant is correct. I am out of the habit of recommending power tools...
The other (and best) option is a set of treadle belt pliers (just so's ya knows)
One the left is a pair of Singer, on the right a par of Bernard brand (better IMO)
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