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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which drill bit sizes would you suggest to buy?

2003-06-20 by Stefan Trethan

>
> I most often use 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 1 and 1.2 diameters
>
> The 0.4 and 0.6 ones are mostly for vias. So, unless you intend to
> create double or multilayer PCB's those small ones are not needed. It
> of course may also depends on the method of how you do your through
> hole connection.
>
> I don't recomend to buy the circular saw cause there is not too much
> space inside the proxxon saw to create an adapter. I agree that it CAN
> be done, but question is if it's really worth it. The adapter should
> be made of steel and createing one would take ~2 to 3 hours of work. I
> then would prefer to buy a regular blade. Besides, such official
> blades also pop up on e-bay every now and then.
>
> Markus
>
>
>

thanks for the drill suggestions.

i rather thought of building the entire saw myself one time...
the proxxon saw it quite expensive...


regards
stefan

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