Homebrew PCBs

Steve wrote:
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "derekhawkins" <eldata@...> wrote:
> 
>>Russell Wrote:
>>
>>>Milling machines are crap for removing copper.
>>
>>Are we on the same page? I was suggesting that a CNC drilling setup 
>>had more practical value to the PCB homebrewer than a spray etching 
>>setup. Wasn't suggesting PCB milling over conventional etching. Both 
>>CNC drilling and spray etching projects were considered fanatical 
>>pursuits by the starter of this thread.
>>
>>>I routinely do 200-hole pcbs with a hand drill press.
> 
> OK, it's settled, I get the CNC drilling machine, 'cause Russell
> doesn't want it!

He asked for opinions and he got it.

A better use for a CNC machine is machining the front panels of
project boxes, which is what motivates me to making one. Once i
had a CNC, i'd use it for pcb drilling too, but none of that changes
the requirement for a decent etcher.