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Re: light ring conversion for miniature drill press

2010-05-26 by James

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Mark Lerman <mlerman@...> wrote:
>
> Is a dremel adequate for drilling pcbs using carbide drills? I know 
> it isn't good enough for pcb routing, but just for drilling?? If not, 
> what is a good, small, reasonably priced alternative?
> 
> Mark
> 


As long as the bearings are in good shape they're fine. The problem I had was finding a solid enough stand, I ended up throwing together a "temporary" jig out of 2x4 lumber, plywood, and a little precision slide I hung on a spring. Works great so I've kept it.

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