Homebrew PCBs

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "magor432" <magor432@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:47 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB drill bits in Canada?


> Hello,
> I'm new to the world of home pcb making. I am working on a project
> that calls for a pcb and I have decided to make my own in order to
> learn. I have already created the files in Eagle, I have a laser
> printer, paper, board, etchant, etc.. basically everything needed to
> make the board. The only problem now is drilling the board once it's made.
>
> I'm having one heck of a hard time finding the appropriately sized
> drill bits in Canada. I'm in need of 0.8mm, 0.9mm (for ethernet
> holes), and 1mm bits and the only places that I have been able to find
> them are http://drillcity.stores.yahoo.net/ and
> http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/. I have a rotary drill with a
> 0.125 inch collet (this seems to be standard) so it's only getting the
> bits that is the problem.
>
> I'm wondering if any of the Canadian members of this group could let
> me know where they get their small bits.
>
> I am excited to start and this is the only thing holding me back.

The Drill City ones look OK. I use resharpened tungsten carbide drills with 
reduced shanks.

Leon