{"product_id":"oblong-punches","title":"Oblong Punches","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eOblong Punches, Essential for Dog Collars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhen making a high-quality dog collar, a standard round hole punch isn’t always the right tool for the job—especially when it comes to attaching the buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAn \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eoblong punch\u003c\/b\u003e (sometimes called a slot punch) cuts a elongated oval or rectangular slot rather than a circle. Its primary job in collar-making is to create the clearance slot for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003ebuckle tongue (or prong)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBenefits of Using an Oblong Punch:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Trying to cut a neat slot by punching two round holes and cutting between them with a knife is tedious and often looks messy. An oblong punch gives you a perfectly clean, symmetrical slot in a single strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructural Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e A single punch cleanly shears the material in a uniform shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmoother Buckle Action:\u003c\/b\u003e The elongated slot allows the buckle tongue to lie flat and move freely without bunching up or distorting the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Punches are made from quality carbon steel. They are sturdy, durable and have slim profile. Very easy to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ivan","offers":[{"title":"1\" (25mm)","offer_id":46548349255841,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4\" (19mm)","offer_id":46548349288609,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\" (13mm)","offer_id":46548349321377,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9532\/0635\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-16at4.41.42PM.jpg?v=1781585554","url":"https:\/\/deltacanine.co.nz\/products\/oblong-punches","provider":"Delta Canine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}