[sdiy] Metal Punch for Synth Panels

[Roy J. Tellason]

On Wednesday 01 June 2005 12:37 am, Gareth B. wrote:
> > 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

I have one of those cheap little import sets.  It's real crap!  And the sizes 
don't go down to anywhere near 3/8",  either -- I think you need that much of 
a hole just to get the rest of it going.  I'll stick with Greenlee,  thanks 
anyway,  or at least until I can get something more appropriate for that size 
hole.