[sdiy] Metal Punch for Synth Panels

[Gareth B.]

> Subject: [sdiy] Metal Punch for Synth Panels
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>> 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. \

There's an import set of chassis punches available from OCEAN STATE 
ELECTRONICS for less that the cost of one Greenlee punch. I've used a couple 
of these punches on 22 g aluminum sheet. They work fine, and produce that 
fine smooth-edged round hole you're probably looking for.

Paul