Good idea, Glen. I've been using the 0.005" brass and a hole punch, but this sounds good, too.
I have some 1.5" square by 1/4" steel plates that I use for various things, and some have 1/16" holes drilled thru. I think I'll try clamping a short piece of 1/16" stainless rod in my vise, sticking up. Then thread a plate over it, put on the washer, and thread another plate on top. (Adjust the length of rod sticking up so it ends in the middle of the second plate.) That should keep everything in place, and make sure the hole stays in good shape.
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