I use 1" frame nails to punch a holes in the lid of a paint can. 25-30 of them. With only 2 holes, only 2 bees can draw syrup from the bucket at a time. The more holes the more bees can draw syrup at the same time. Using a small nail will usually make a small hole, the larger the hole the more apt it is to leak. A slight pressure on the side of the can will cause a little syrup to drip--that is normal. As long as it doesn't drip when there's no pressure, you're okay.