[sdiy] Metal Punch for Synth Panels

[Ray Wilson]

Thanks again to all. I am on my way to rounder smoother holes.

Cheers

Ray


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gareth B." <paul-clinco at mindspring.com>
To: "Dave Magnuson" <resfreq at hoohahrecords.com>; "Ray Wilson" 
<raywilson at comcast.net>; "Synth-Diy" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Metal Punch for Synth Panels


>> 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. \
>
> 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