Simply use a ruler to set up a horizontal straight edge by making sure it crosses each hole at the same point, and mark on the back. Just use the existing holes to mark their placement, then shift the whole thing down by one. Hold it up to the light to make sure your dots are placed right in the center. And you may have an awl, which is basically a metal point with a handle.
Or, try a large nail. Which is another argument for the awl over the nail, as the tool is evenly tapered along its length.
If you take your time, and start the hole well, you can drill through leather with fairly clean results. If not, make a significant dimple where you want your hole with a nail or sharp knife, and use that to keep the bit in place. This designated tool is by far the most ideal option. Most belts from the store will follow these rules.
But double check that your belt follows these standards. Either way, it is good practice to use a ruler and mark the holes with a pen or marker. Even the simplest of toolboxes will have this. Simply find a nail that is similar in size to the holes on your belt, line it up with the mark for your new hole, and drive it through with the hammer.
This will get the job done, but it might not look exactly the same as the other holes that were made in a factory when the belt was made. So, this might not be your first choice if you are picky about the details.
As an alternative, you can use an awl. These are basically like ice picks, and they come in different sizes. They will make a rounded hole more so than a regular nail.
So find an awl that has the size of the hole you want and drive it through your marked spot the same way you would a nail. Most tool boxes nowadays will include a power drill. Similar to the hammer and nail or awl method, you would just get the bit you need to drill your hole.
You just want to take a couple precautions since this is a power tool. Obviously, it is not going to be a pretty job. But when you find yourself in an emergency situation piercing a hole with a knife will get the job done. Maybe you need a dress belt at a wedding because you forgot yours, and you find one to borrow but it is too big for you.
This is more of a specialty tool so you might not have it readily available. However, these tools are quite cheap and you can buy one online. They are designed specifically to make round holes, so this makes it easier for you to get a hole that looks the same as the original ones on the belt. Basically, it is like a hammer and nail. Except instead of a sharp end like a nail, the end of the punch is round. Just make sure you buy one in the right size.
All you have to do is hit it with a hammer to drive a hole through your belt. Similar to the round drive punch is the rotary punch. But instead of using a hammer, the rotary punch comes with a squeeze handle. All you have to do is find the appropriate size punch for your belt and then line it up where you want the new hole and squeeze. What really makes this tool convenient is that all the sizes come on one punch on a wheel.
All you have to do is locate the size you want and lock it into position to squeeze your hole. As long as you measure and mark your hole to where you want it, any of the above methods will work to add a new hole to your belt, weather it's dressy or not.
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