Homebrew PCBs

On Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:02:55 -0500, you wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>A couple of weeks ago I inquired about small drill presses for PCB work. 
>I'm kinda leaning toward the Proxxon 38128. Looks like the drill press 
>comes with six collets, the smallest of which accommodates 1/32in (about 
>1mm) shank size.
>
>I'd like to be able to use a #76 bit and perhaps a #78 bit with this 
>drill press. Anyone know if collets are available for the 38128 for 
>those smaller size bits? If so, what is the source?

Since you're dealing with PC boards, I'd use the carbide bits that are
available.  You need only a 1/8" collet.  They must be used with a
drill press, the less wobble from side to side *and* the less runout,
the better.

Harvey

>
>Thanks.
>
>Steve K8JQ