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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: light ring conversion for miniature drill \tpress

From: Mark Lerman <mlerman@...>
Date: 2010-05-24

I'm not sure that laser pointers or lines would work well in this
application. The line widths, vibration, etc might be a problem. Or
they might not be. Anyone going to try it? Perhaps a project for after DLP!
Mark


At 10:09 AM 5/24/2010, you wrote:
>Here you go:
>
>Drill press with laser:
>http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=16449
>
>Kit to install laser on DP:
>http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005475/16259/Drill-Press-Laser.aspx
>
>Applying it for drilling PCBs:
>http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Laser-Pointer/
>
>These are just what came up in a quick search -- may be cheaper
>units available ...
>
>--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Tony Smith" <ajsmith@...> wrote:
> >
> > Various places will sell you line lasers cheap. Bit like the saws with the
> > laser line except you need two of them at 90 degrees. Cross-hair
> ones don't
> > really work as the work height keeps changing. I'm pretty sure I've seen
> > drills with this, I'm too lazy too look.
> >
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