I used a two fluted ball nose to machine the dimples. The test shows me that I need to pilot a bit first with a spot drill as the holes are not completely round. Will do some more testing.
I also need to figure out if want to this free handed or if I need to spend on an indexing chuck to get accuracy...
Would guess that good marking and free hand should be exact enough and have that minimal variation that makes it look more interesting/handmade, especially if you have to spot drill.
I don't know what peening is.
I used a two fluted ball nose to machine the dimples. The test shows me that I need to pilot a bit first with a spot drill as the holes are not completely round. Will do some more testing.
I also need to figure out if want to this free handed or if I need to spend on an indexing chuck to get accuracy...