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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Advice on choosing the correct drill / stand for PCB drilling ?

From: "Mike Young" <mikewhy@...>
Date: 2005-11-04

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From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
>> Having always used a hand electric drill in the past, together
...
>
> I use a proxxon IBE grinder. The bearings are good, but close together so
> not so good for side-loads (none when drilling).

I think I just found a use for the RotoZip. It's not quite a dremel, and not
quite a laminate trimmer. I didn't know what to use it for, but I bought one
anyway based on the TV ads some years back. Simply prophetic in hindsight.
:)

I also have a small linear guide and a cute-as-a-button ballscrew that were
too small for every other job that might have used one. They too, I think,
just found a purpose. The ballscrew and stepper might be a bit over the top,
though.