Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@y...> 
wrote:
> Yup,
> 
> I should have mentioned Tinkers Emporium as a link to a supplier.
> 
> http://www.tinkers-emporium.com/newpage31.htm
> 
> $15.95 for 48 pieces
> 
> 
> I was looking at HArbor Freight's 50 piece box.
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?
itemnumber=34640
> 
> $9.95 for 50 pieces
> 
> Not big difference in price for either supplier.
> 
> Looks like Tinkers Emporium offers more control over the drill bits 
> purchased, and HF offers a better price.
> 
> But, Mostly, I'm hoping for engraving cutters.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Alan King <alan@n...> wrote:
> > Dave Mucha wrote:
> > 
> > > Hi all,
> > > 
> > > I was looking to purchase one of those boxes of resharpened 
> bits.  
> > > The different places offer them as drill bits, but I was 
> wondering if 
> > > anyone know if they alos include etching bits ?
> > > 
> > > I'm assuming not as it would make sense that production board 
> houses 
> > > burn thru drills, but never etch.
> > > 
> > > But, was wondering if anyone else knows from first hand 
> experiance.
> > > 
> > > Also, has anyone logged what size drills are supplied ?  I'd 
hate 
> to 
> > > find that 49 were 1/8 inch and one was 0.015"  
> > > 
> > > Dave
> > > 

Hi All,

Just updating the old post.


I just received a box from HarborFreight and found 6 broken drill 
bits.

One, 1/8 drill
Two -26 mil
one 29 mil
one 33 mil
one 43 mill

44 were under 20 mil

Seems the 'deal' was not such a good deal !

Dave