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Default Drilling a heap of 25mm / 1" holes in sheet metal

The ball thrust bearings make those bolted punches very easy to operate.

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"Wes" wrote in message
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"K Ludger" wrote:

I'd like to drill the holes in one go (ie not pilot then change & drill)
any
recommendations as to the best approach or tool that I should use?


Well, looks like you need to use a hole saw. Wonder if they make them
with brazed in
carbide teeth?

I'd drill for a green lee punch and punch. I'd also beg borrow or steal
a hydraulic
model or have an air ratchet to drive a non-hydraulic punch.



Wes