On Sep 1, 7:33*am, wrote:
I have a 1/8th thick aluminum bar 36 inches long and 2 inches wide
that I want to drill some 5/16 inch holes into and bend to 90
degrees. *Could a hand held drill be used to drill the holes or would
I be better off taking it to a machine shop. *If a hand held would do
it what specifications would the drill have to have to do it?

Thanks.

Your drill bit really ought to be specifically for aluminum but few
people have them handy. They have fast spirals and 118 degree points
like ENCO 301-3336. If a nice clean hole and a decent bend in your
work piece matters, then consider a local machine shop. You are the
best judge of how it should turn out.

Joe