>>How about the Proxxon tools? I find them quite handy for various tasks
>>when it comes to Homebrew PCBs'
>>
>>http://www.proxxon.com/ lists the products available. I'm using the
>>Drillstand MB 140/S to drill the holes, and the "Bench Circular Saw KS
>>230" to cut FR4 materials. There you need the "Solid carbide saw
>>blade" of course but using this one cutting FR4 becomes fun.
>>
>>So far I'm quie happy with these but since I'm not that long in the
>>business I would apreciate feedback from this list with regard to
>>these.
>>
>>Markus
>
>proxxon also says they have good ball beared axles and gronded steel collets.
>
>the grinding hand tools are relatively cheap (30-40eur).
>
>they also have ready made drill presses from which they also say the spindles are good (and can easily
>drill 0,5mm).
>
>i don't know it that's true.
>
>i will see a local tool shop tomorrow to see what they carry.
>and what i think of ot when seeing it.
>
>(one can asess the quality for pcb drilling by viewing the tip of a good tool (ideal is carbide bit) ?)
>
>regards
>stefan
Stefan,
I fixed your top posting - this is maybe off topic, but you would make
reading threads easier by bottom posting. No offense, just to let you
know that it forms a problem which I'm sure I'm not alone with.
With regard to Proxxon - as I said - I do have the drill press and the
bench circular saw and so far I'm happy. They also offer carbide bit's
specifically recommended for drilling PCB's (FR4 material) and they
work well (at least for me). I first hand wanted to point you towards
these products since they are in fact relatively cheap, and secondly
wanted to know if others on the list may have long term experience
with them they are willing to share.
Markus