On Tuesday, 14 June 2016 21:10:19 UTC+1, ARW wrote:
tabbypurr wrote in message
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On Tuesday, 14 June 2016 19:32:32 UTC+1, ARW wrote:
tabbypurr wrote in message
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I want to make about a 1.25" hole in the base of a few food cans. What's
the best option?

Surely this can be done with a knife. It's what canopeners do. The
question in my mind is what sort of knife, and what to rest the can base
on etc.

Punches are overly expensive for a few cans, and IMLE distort the f out of
what they cut. Holesaws are possible, but it sounds a painful option.


You have answered your own question. Buy a sharp knife and use your wrists
to support the can base when cutting the hole.

I'm considering using a cheap 1/4" wood chisel. Rounded edge would be better, but not worth doing for 3 holes. Perhaps you'd hold the cans for me


NT