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From: "Alessio Sangalli" <alesan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 9:06 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Drill holes


>I do not plan to do much through-hole (for this reason I am reluctant in
> investing in something pricey/bulky) but I occasionally need to make
> holes.
>
> I have bought some carbide bits at harborfreigh and I have a dremel; on
> the other hand, I've been told those bits can break easily (well I
> think one can break them just by watching them too much, they are so
> small)
>
> What is the recommended solution?

Use a drill stand. Carbide drills can't be used with a hand-held drill.

Leon
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