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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PCB Driller

From: "Roy J. Tellason" <rtellason@...>
Date: 2004-11-17

On Wednesday 17 November 2004 04:29 pm, cybermace5 wrote:
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc" <eemikez@c...> wrote:
> > Earl mentioned www.drillcity.com and that reminded me that I need to
> > get a driller capable of drilling PCBs. What kind of machine can you
> > suggest for manual drilling? www.pulsa.gs suggested Micro-mark which
> > is about $150. Is there something less exensive that does the job or
> > something that expensive that would do a better job? Mike
>
> A Dremel press works, though you really need to make sure your rotary
> tool has good bearings up front. Any wobbling or vibration will
> eventually snap a drill. So, you're not going to want the rotary tool
> from Harbor Freight. Of course you can be like me, and build a little
> CNC drill, but after putting in the required materials, funds, and
> time a $150 tool seems like a great deal.

You built one? Tell me more about it?