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Drilling Sheet Metal on an Old Bench Pin

A tip from @heatherlouisejewelry for drilling pierce holes over an old bench pin and holding small parts down with a popsicle stick.

Posted about 6 years ago • 1,695 likes • 45 comments
Here is a drilling tip from @heatherlouisejewelry - “When drilling holes in sheet metal to prep for saw piercing I use an old bench pin to help support my wrist. The tongue of the bench pin is also perfect to drill into so you don’t damage your bench! Bonus tip 🔥Use a popsicle stick to hold smaller components down as you drill to protect your fingers!” I mean... this is a two for one tip! My favorite 😍🙌 thank you so much for sharing with us! #drilling #drillingjewelry #jewelrymakingtips