That's me using the drill press (3/8" bit). If might be able to get away with a hand-drill, but this made it much easier.

Close up of the drill-press.

Careful of the metal shavings.

The fabrication took place in Mr. Toth's workshop. He was helpful in figuring out the best way to get each step done.

We used a countersink drill bit to polish off the metal shavings that were hanging off the holes.

Close up of the countersink drill bit.

A perfectly drilled and polished hole.