On Wed, 08 Feb 2006 18:46:02 +0100, Chris Horne <
chris@...> wrote:
> Stefan,
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> I have a Roper Whitney hand punch that i bought here in the UK if
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> that's what you mean... I wouldn't use it for pcbs though, a drill is
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> much easier. Where the punch scores is in thin sheet metalwork where
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> the drills tend to pull when they break through.
Yes such a hand punch is what i mean. Aren't sold anywhere here, not even
mail order, and shipping from the US and taxes is a bit much. Are they
common in the UK? Since you (sort of ;-)) joined the EU there shouldn't be
any customs fees, but i'd have to buy where they take paypal, bank
transfers are too expensive 'cause you don't have the euro and all that...
> What I have found is that when drilling other than component holes in
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> pcbs, the best drills to use are the 'Bullet' type, they are easier to
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> centre on the hole, they do not bind and they break through more
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> cleanly...
bullet type?? You mean a glass/tiles drill?
ST