Pinking and Scalloping Punches
Pinking Punches
Pinking punches cut a half round profile with pointed tips. They can be used for punching a decorative end on a strap or to make a scalloped and pinked edge.
Scalloping Punches
Scalloping punches have rounded ends on each individual scallop. They are not as commonly found.
Single Scalloping Punches -
These are single punches designed to make a scalloped edge. They are used in chap making, period hunting bags, and decorative leather edges. I have made these by special order for quite a while but now am stocking the commonly ordered 1/4 inch through 1/2 inch sizes. These particular punches I make up from round drive punches. I slow speed wetgrind a full hole punch into a half round shape. The bevel is then smoothed and polished followed by edge sharpening.
SS-1-4 – single scallop half round Punch, 1/4 inch – $10.00 - In stock
SS-5-16 – single scallop 5/16 inch half round punch – $10.00. - In stock
SS-3-8 – single scallop half round punch, 3/8 inch – $10.00. - In stock
SS-7-16 – single scallop half round Punch, 7/16 inch – $10.00 - In stock
SS 1-2 – single scallop half round punch, 1/2 inch – $10.00. - In stock
Benchtop Crank Pinking Machines
Benchtop crank pinking machines can be found with different pattern wheels to cut a scalloped or pinked border. They are used on chrome tan leather, felt, and fabric.