Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Drilling holes in sheet metal can be dangerous due to the tendency for the material to spin uncontrollably or to climb up the drill bit unexpectedly. This can lead to severe hurty hurty! Often the hole will be distorted and the edges of the hole can be heavily burred. In this video I will demonstrate how to use a common or garden variety drill bit to safely drill neat and accurate holes in sheet metal. It works on any type of metal and some rigid plastics.
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