9/12    I need to cut a straight line in a thin metal and I'm thinking of
        drilling a 3/8" hole and then use a hand jigsaw to cut across.
        Is there a better way of doing this?
        \_ An air tool called a nibbler.
        \_ A ruler, a sharp scribe like a utility knife (to make a straight
           score) and tin snips.
           \_ tin snips?!?  a STRAIGHT line dude
              \_ it's not prefect, but better than a jigsaw.  yes, "go to a
                 metal ship and use a break" would be the ideal solution.
        \_ use acid dude
           \_ just don't get busted with it.  Class 1 felony.
        \_ Rip it with your teeth.