[Shop-talk] Drilling holes in sheet metal

[Dave Russell]

I would use a 3/4" hole saw or if there is room, a 3/4" knockout. It's 
pretty hard to keep a regular drill from grabbing & making a mess.

Dave Russell

Doug Braun wrote:

>Hello,
>
>What's the best way to drill a nice clean, round 3/4"
>hole in 16 gauge (0.060") sheet steel?  This a car
>body, so it would be hard to back up the hole with
>anything.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Doug