[sdiy] tinning home etched boards?

[Ben Lincoln]

I've only made a handful of boards, but I've drilled them all by hand 
using a knockoff Dremel clone from Costco, so it is possible (and I have 
shaky hands from many years of caffeine). You might try using a smaller 
bit - I did mine with a 1/32" Dremel (not knockoff) bit. They're a 
little hard to find, but if I understand correctly they're also about 
25% less in diameter than your #60 bit.

I would definitely suggest double-checking your acetone to make sure 
that's what it's mostly made of. Mine is "professional nail polish 
remover", but it's 100% acetone. I can't exaggerate how much better it 
works than regular nail polish remover.

Dan Snazelle wrote:
> ok
>
> i keep hearing from people that the dremel with drill press is not very good for pcb work due to how often it doesnt stay straight,etc. which sucks as THAT IS THE ENTIRE reason i bought it.
> when i think about how much i spent on the tool, the bits, AND the drill press attachment, it makes me quite angry.
>
> DRILL PRESS here we come.
>
> anybody want to buy a NICE dremel? ;)
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