[sdiy] Metal Punch for Synth Panels

[John Loffink]

Use a bench top drill press set to low rpm.  Some burrs are inevitable, but
minimal with this setup and easily removed with a razor knife.

John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:owner-synth-
> diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Ray Wilson
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 8:50 PM
> To: Synth-Diy
> Subject: [sdiy] Metal Punch for Synth Panels
> 
> Where can I buy some kind of punch that can make up to 3/8" holes in 1/16"
> soft aluminum? I am totally sick of drilling holes in the stuff that never
> drill properly and are never round. Also they tend to leave burrs that I
> have to ream off of the material. Is it me am I doing something wrong? Are
> other people actually drilling round holes without burrs easily? If
> there's
> a DRILL seargent out there, I could use some help and I mean a HOLE lot of
> help.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Ray