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Subject: Re: RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Dremel as PCB drill

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2005-07-28

On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:29:56 +0200, Robert Hedan
<robert.hedan@...> wrote:

> I wouldn't consider the tools using the flexible shaft as a stronger
> alternative than the main unit. The 'bearing' mechanism (it could be
> brass
> bushings) in the pen attachment is even more fragile than the one inside
> the
> main unit.


I think the thought was to prevent damage to the main unit bearings (and
increase in runout).

If the shaft handpiece is worn you can just get a new one.

ST