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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Drilling machines, cheap Ebay routers

2013-06-09 by John

Steve, the price is plus £200 delivery. They don't mention collection.

John G3UGY


> Hi guys,
>
>After years of messing around with my dremel I think its about time i got a
>proper drill press for PCB work. The Dremel drill stand is badly designed
> in my opinion. It does not hold the drill firmly enough and it flexes. So
> accuracy is not good enough. I was looking at getting a jewellers press but
> the only one i can get is by Proxon. The maximum speed is 8000rpm. Does
> anyone have any experience with these? Or know of an alternative in the UK?
> The Proxxon, with the chuck and bench vice is going to cost me ower £200
> which I don't mind paying if it will last.
>
> I was looking for a second hand one on Ebay when i found this
> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PCB-S-DRILLING-MILLING-MACHINE-CNC-ROUTER-ENGRAVER-m8-/170683348142
>
> Anyone tried one for PCB work. It seems incredibly inexpensive...
>
> Regards, Steve


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