Dremel runout is insignificant. Mike
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "twb8899" <twb8899@y...> wrote:
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "brcxsive" <brcxsive@y...>
wrote:
> > As far as making your own Dremel drill press stand, I believe
dremel
> > makes a stand for them. You can usually find them in model
builders
> > supply catalogs.
> > Bruce
>
> I feel that Dremel tools have way too much spindle runout for PCB
> work. The Dremel drill press stand is somewhat flimsy and makes it
> even worse. Several years ago I bought a KBC Model CBD-6-SP high
speed
> drill press which works great. They are priced at $145.00 (USD) I
use
> carbide drills with this machine and have never broken a bit while
> drilling although I have broken several bits due to careless
handling.
> Anyone considering purchasing a manual drilling unit should take a
> look at this drill press.
>
> Here is the web address for KBC Tools:
>
> http://www.kbctools.com
>
> Tom