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I just wanted to throw my $00.02 in here about drilling. If you are getting ready to drill your Stooge panels (or any panel really), and you just so happen to have access to a machine shop equipped with a milling machine, use that instead of the drill press. I found that a milling machine will make a nice, perfectly round, clean hole with almost no flash on the back side. Also, they are usually more precise than most drill presses, and I have not yet needed to use a center punch. Another benefit is that the flash from the hole generally travels up the bit, away from what you are drilling, so you don't risk scratching your beautiful panel finish. I'm not knocking drill presses, just if you happen to have a choice between the two, use the milling machine! If you don't, then listen to Larry Hendry.
Kevin