How To : Make a good hole in AP ROO Diver rubber for small wrist ?

[weixiong]

great pictorial on a cheaper alternative to making the hole! =)

May i request for the list of tools you used to be laid out in the photo? I'm having abit trouble understanding what is it for some. hehee

 

[SUMIKITO]

I have found the right and correct tool for the job !!! Yay !! http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=oval+leather+punch&_sacat=0 Yes !!!!!! And the key word was "Leather" yes 'leather' not 'rubber' watch straps..............all I got when I used the 'rubber' word was an assortment of colored condoms ! Dang !!! :lol:

 

[JL123]

For the punch size, it is a 2x7mm, same size as the holes on the strap.

Alternatively, the XS strap will be out very soon.

 

[limpflink]

I have found the right and correct tool for the job !!! Yay !! http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=oval+leather+punch&_sacat=0 Yes !!!!!! And the key word was "Leather" yes 'leather' not 'rubber' watch straps..............all I got when I used the 'rubber' word was an assortment of colored condoms ! Dang !!! :lol:

but they dont have 2x7mm... selection start from 3x6

 

[JL123]

but they dont have 2x7mm... selection start from 3x6

Here u go, just search for 2x7mm punch.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141248473852

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300847473118

 

[limpflink]

Here u go, just search for 2x7mm punch.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141248473852

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300847473118

thanks.. bought it

 

[Malkovich]

Bumping an old thread, but the rep XS strap is now out. Just in case someone stumbles on this thread.

 

[kevz65]

Will try this tonight

 

[matthew_the_great]

wow this is nice

 

[lolo1972sg]

wow this is nice

BTW, with this hole, what size (smallest) wrist will the band fit, please?

 

[Phener9]

great tutorial, thanks this will be usefull.
and the hole punch, well tis is how a forum should work.
like it
thanks

 

[Tweetybird87]

There is an easy way if you have the tools to do so.

Buy a brake line for a car, cut the end off with a dremel or any other tool that will cut it, sharpen the edge with a grinder. Then since the line is soft metal, use a hammer to lightly beat the end until it's the oval shape you require. Hammer it through your strap... done.

You have to resharpen it every hole you punch though for pro results.

(This one was used so the edges aren't nice and sharp, just an example. You can still see leather inside of it, haha!)

Thank you, great idea and love the DIY!

 

[germanynrw]

I will try the same with a Horus strap..