If you’re just starting out and your budget doesn’t quite stretch to a specialist pendant drill just yet, don’t worry. There are several tools you can pick up to punch holes in your sheet metal.
Wondering how to make hole in metal? When you’re
working with metal blanks and you need to create a hole to put a jump ring
through or for decorative purposes, the one tool you can rely on is some hole
punch pliers. Hole punch pliers are easy to use. They feature a pin at the end
of the pliers’ jaws, and when force is applied to them you can punch a clean
hole through your sheet metal.
To get the most accurate hole punch possible, mark up your sheet metal or pendant blank using a black marker. This will also help you to measure accurate spacing between multiple holes if your design requires it.
Want to ensure accuracy as you use your metal hole punch?
Start by using a centre punch and hammer on a steel block to create a small
dent where you’ve previously marked your metal. This will leave you with a
guide as to where to position your hole punch.
Remember to punch the hole on the side of the sheet metal or
blank that will face outwards. This will ensure that any sharp edges that are
created will not be visible. The metal hole punch is quite accurate, so you
should only need to file any sharp edges before moving onto buffing and
polishing your design.
Having trouble getting rid of tiny burrs on the inner edge
of the hole that’s been punched? Using a forward and twisting motion, file the
inner edges of the hole using a round needle file.
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