--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@y...>
wrote:
> Yup,
>
> I should have mentioned Tinkers Emporium as a link to a supplier.
>
> http://www.tinkers-emporium.com/newpage31.htm
>
> $15.95 for 48 pieces
>
>
> I was looking at HArbor Freight's 50 piece box.
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?
itemnumber=34640
>
> $9.95 for 50 pieces
>
> Not big difference in price for either supplier.
>
> Looks like Tinkers Emporium offers more control over the drill bits
> purchased, and HF offers a better price.
>
> But, Mostly, I'm hoping for engraving cutters.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Alan King <alan@n...> wrote:
> > Dave Mucha wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I was looking to purchase one of those boxes of resharpened
> bits.
> > > The different places offer them as drill bits, but I was
> wondering if
> > > anyone know if they alos include etching bits ?
> > >
> > > I'm assuming not as it would make sense that production board
> houses
> > > burn thru drills, but never etch.
> > >
> > > But, was wondering if anyone else knows from first hand
> experiance.
> > >
> > > Also, has anyone logged what size drills are supplied ? I'd
hate
> to
> > > find that 49 were 1/8 inch and one was 0.015"
> > >
> > > Dave
> > >
Hi All,
Just updating the old post.
I just received a box from HarborFreight and found 6 broken drill
bits.
One, 1/8 drill
Two -26 mil
one 29 mil
one 33 mil
one 43 mill
44 were under 20 mil
Seems the 'deal' was not such a good deal !
Dave