For this step you ll need a compass ink and a center punch.
													
																	How do i cut a hole in sheet metal. 
									
	
		
	
																	Step 5 optional if your project requires cutting a hole in the center of sheet metal draw it on the metal as you would any other cut line. 
																	At first locate the center of the whole. 
																	Next use a compass to outline the edge of the hole. 
																	How to cut a round hole in sheet metal. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	When drilling or punching a hole in sheet metal you more or less cut out the entire hole at once. 
																	Put your ink to the use and mark the hole center. 
																	However a hacksaw is great tool to have on hand to take care of simple steel cutting tasks. 
																	Hole punch pliers are easy to use. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Then create a pilot hole within the penciled circle. 
																	In response to a question about h. 
																	When cutting out a circle one or sometimes two cutting tools are rotated about a center point to. 
																	Now it s time to use that center punch. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The cuts may also be a bit rough you won t be able to maneuver the saw much and its blade can t cut very deep. 
																	Top tips when punching holes in sheet metal. 
																	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.