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Modifying Leather Saddle Bags

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#1 · (Edited)
I just got a protac backrest and I noticed when I went to install it, it interferes with my saddle bags. I have to punch a hole about a half inch in diameter into the thick leather I'm just not sure about the best way to do that. Would an "X" with a razor blade do it? I want to compromise the integrity of the leather as little as possible...
 
#2 ·
If you cut an "x" over time the cuts will expand, if you cut a circle it will not. :smiley_th
 
#5 ·
Just get Knifemaker to send you a couple of 45 ACP cases, champher the case mouths a bit and get a block of wood and a hammer and bang, bang, and you are done...lol...
Have a good one...Old Dog...
 
#3 ·
get a copper or steel pipe with the diameter of the hole you need, put the area of the bag a hard surface, heat the end of the pipe, and use a heavy hammer to punch the holes... I've done it on other products.. works well, not perfect, but it works...
 
#9 ·
So, I assume it made it? Good luck with it

Stan
 
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