How to Punch a Hole in a Belt Expertly Using a Corkscrew

Punching a new hole in a belt is easy when you have the right tools. When you don't have the right tools, improvise! A common corkscrew works great. Here's how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Belt
• Corkscrew ("winged" style works best)
• Pen
• Work surface

1. 
    

   On the reverse side of the belt, mark with a pen the spot where you need a new hole. For professional-looking results, keep the spacing consistent with the current belt holes.

2. Lay the belt on the work surface with the reverse side facing up. You should be able to see the pen mark you made for the new hole.

3. 
    

   Place the corkscrew on top of the belt and slowly lower the sharp tip directly over the pen mark.

4. 
    

   Slowly twist the corkscrew until the tip penetrates the belt and protrudes through to the other side. Presto! A beautiful new belt hole.

5. If you need to add additional holes, remember to try to keep the spacing consistent with the other holes.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use this technique to punch holes in straps of handbags or sandals, too.

[martinrojas]

on 12/6/2009 This is cool. I actually needed this info. thanks

[hnatalieann]

on 10/17/2009 Great tips! 5*'s much better then using a knife like my hubby!

[shenandoah]

on 10/13/2009 Bravo! Thanks for explaining how to make a belt hole expertly using a corkscrew.

[godfather25]

on 9/20/2009 These are great tips.

[rockymtngrma]

on 9/15/2009 What a marvelous idea! I would have never thought of using a corkscrew for professional looking belt holes. Thanks for the article--good job!