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Default Cutting "square" holes in sheet metal?

How would I go about cutting small 1/4 inch square holes in 10 gauge
sheet sheet metal?

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How would I go about cutting small 1/4 inch square holes in 10 gauge
sheet sheet metal?


If you don't need a lot of them drill 1/4" hole and square out the
corners with a file.

Otherwise you should be able to get a sheet metal punch.

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