KK, I know you'll tell me but...
I get a great deal of pleasure from builds, most of us do...it truly rewards once done ...I'm learning the art of gently does it and enjoying the process...metal work is a pure relaxation for me.
But without a drill press drilling 160+ holes in 4" plates is pain in the arm/shoulder/back/wallet.
So it's hand drill territory until i can lash out out on a decent old school/solid variable speed drill press.
I started resenting the fact I didn't plan to get a press organised but I've had several mellow hours of doing 2 plates at a time...drill 25 ..drink one... drill 25 drink one..and the CD's I've dragged out and enjoyed!
Simple pleasures well enjoyed...could only encourage the metal work skill challenged folk like me to have a go...You might just enjoy it!
A contented
bt1