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From: "Richard" <Richard@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 12:51 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Advice on choosing the correct drill / stand for
PCB drilling ?


Hello everyone

Having always used a hand electric drill in the past, together
with standard HSS drill bits, (wear out too quick), I want to upgrade.

I'd like to purchase a drill with stand, so Tungsten-Carbide bits can
be used and generally make a much better job of drilling holes :)

Drill Stands : I've looked at the Dremel 220 'workstation' / Proxxon &
Wolfcraft stands, all at about £35...

As for mini drills, there are lots to choose from, but what is the best
combination at a reasonable price (£50ish) in users's experience ?

Proxxon is supposed to make the best drills, they have less runout (better
bearings) than Dremel and Minicraft. I use a Minicraft drill and stand which
works OK, but can break tungsten carbide drills if I'm not careful.

Leon

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