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(…) There’s nothing like a good puncture. I drilled through my hand once. I think it was a 3 / 16th bit. It’s embarrassing to talk about holes and the language of art is always dressing things up: “apertures” and so on. I love being able to see to the other side and I enjoy the physical challenge. When we had counters, I loved getting behind them. A social skill. Crafting a hole is a distinct pleasure, probably known to gunsmiths as much as locksmiths. How to use a half-round file is leagues away from the water jet and the laser or even the mechanics of the drill bit. Fronts have backs. (…)