[bgpaladin]

I've just built my first CMOY and am having trouble punching holes in an Altoids can to house it. I tried a steel hole punch and hammer, but the result was a bit messy. I bought a rotary hole punch on Ebay, but it is absolutely hopeless - no where near enough pressure to punch a hole in anything other than paper, cardboard or thin leather. Also, the max hole size is 5mm, but I need 6mm.

Can anyone recommend a suitable hole punch? I'm in Melbourne, Australia, so if anyone knows of a local supplier, I'd be very grateful. I tried Bunnings, but they have only one model and it looks much the same as my "Ebay special". It also only goes up to 5mm.

Thanks.

 

[Fred_fred2004]

You need a single hole paper punch, its about 6mm and then use a ream to open out the holes for pots etc
 

I know it sounds daft but it works
 
cheers
FRED

 

[BK_856er]

Link below has a video and puncher models that work well.  I used whatever I had in my drawer and it was no problem.
 
http://www.jdslabs.com/assembly_cmoy.php
 
BK

 

[bgpaladin]

Thanks for the quick responses. Fred, I see from your ebay ads that you're also in Australia. Any idea where I could find the model you use locally?
 
Thanks.

 

[Fred_fred2004]

Hi I got mine from the local newagent, I'm sure officeworks sell them as well
 
cheers
FRED

 

[bgpaladin]

Thank you both. I bought a cheap hole-punch (Fiskars brand) at Officeworks and it works perfectly. I also viewed the video tutorial.
 

 

[Viona]

Hi, I hope you can help me. I need to make 4 small holes in champagne top (the metal cap on top of the cork of the champagne bottle). Tried hammer and a nail. Also tried a staple gun, very unstable and also damages the top.
Thanx
Viona
 

 

[kchapdaily]

how about a drill

 

[Fred_fred2004]

Leave the cork bung under the metal
 
clamp it in a vise using the cork
 
then drill through the metal into the cork
 
the cork will stop the metal being distorted
 
cheers
FRED

 

[Viona]

Never thought of that! thanx