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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Choice of Spindle Motors?

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2005-04-18

On Mon, 18 Apr 2005 09:53:21 -0400, Bill Blackburn
<billblackburn@...> wrote:

>
> Hi Guys
> For the fellows who are mechanically machining their own PCB's, what is
> the choice of Spindle Motors? How do the RotorZip units work for this
> application compared to using the Dermal units? I was never very
> impressed with the bearings in the Dermal Grinders. They don't seem to
> last and get loose rather quickly. Interested in your thoughts on this
> matter. Thanks for the help.
> Regards
> Bill


i think the greater issue with dremels are the collets. People say it's a
gamble each time you change the tool if the runout will snap it
immediately or after 10 seconds.

ST