Homebrew PCBs

My experience in the conversion from through-hole to SMT is that a good number of drill holes come back in the form of vias. Perhaps not as many, but enough to want a drill press.

Regards,
Royce

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Alessio Sangalli <alesan@...> wrote:
>
> I do not plan to do much through-hole (for this reason I am reluctant in
> investing in something pricey/bulky) but I occasionally need to make holes.
> 
> I have bought some carbide bits at harborfreigh and I have a dremel; on
> the other hand, I've been told those bits can  break easily (well I
> think one can break them just by watching them too much, they are so small)
> 
> What is the recommended solution?
> 
> Thank you!
> Alessio
>