Homebrew PCBs

soffee83 wrote:

>--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Alan King <alan@n...> wrote:
> >Well, haven't even read all the replies yet.
>
>Alan,
>
>I had one a few days ago on looking for the Handi-Tool at Walmart 
>(couldn't find it).
>
>If you happen to know anywhere else, or if you think it's no longer 
>available, let me know.
>
>                             -Thanks! 
>
>  
>

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000302V5.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

"and a Handi Works Rotary Tool MHW550 (which cost the least and I like 
the best)."

http://powertoolsvault.com/B0000302V5/index.php

  May well have been a one time run sort of model.  Apparently made by 
Black&Decker and just rebadged for Walmart.  Looks like there is a newer 
B&D tool, so may not be made any longer.  I'll see if my local Walmart 
still has it next time I'm out.  Was there last time I looked, but it's 
been a year or more since I went to really check their tool aisle..

  B&D is switched variable speed, the Handi has a speed dial. 

Heck, here is a picture of mine..
http://www.modellights.com/images/temp/handiworksrotarytool.jpg

http://www.modellights.com/images/temp/handimount.jpg

  And the mounting.  Nylon screw inside the case, nut to case, and nut 
to hanger iron.  One of these on each end of tool, and into a flat 
electrical box, which is in turn screwed to the wood plate for the 
axis.  Quick and dirty (note the cobwebs) but stable in the directions 
needed and no V etc to cut.  Another temporary quick idea to get it 
mounted and testing, that worked so well that I have never fixed it.  I 
expected it to move etc while drilling, but it's quite precise under 
drilling and even routing loads.

Alan