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title: "What is the minimum text-free area needed if I want to drill holes in my printed pieces?"
description: "When a piece is drilled, you want the hole to land in empty space so it never cuts through text or an important part of the design. Keep a clear, text-free"
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# What is the minimum text-free area needed if I want to drill holes in my printed pieces?

When a piece is drilled, you want the hole to land in empty space so it never cuts through text or an important part of the design. Keep a clear, text-free

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