I was trying to make a dowel plate out of some 1/32 spring steel mounted over wood as it was on hand. Getting holes in the steel has proven difficult. I was able to punch a hole with a nail set and then file to 1/2 " but that was not fun. Do those pliers type of punches that are often labeled "aviation grade" work? How do saw makers cut the holes for the handle?
I was think of filing out the threads of nuts and then maybe putting a slight bevel on top. Are they going to be too soft? Would they be able to be hardened?
Thanks