Yep, does look very much like DIY drilling. Spacing isn't great and no de-burring. Paul is quite an artisan and would get the spacing between the holes to look visually more pleasing. Plus anyone who has watched his YouTube channel will see that he's a big fan of a deburr tool!
hi all which of the three generations of brodie u-brake braces do you prefer? they are shown is chronolgical order. no holes. round holes rectangular holes