Homebrew PCBs

On 31/01/2010 19:52, James wrote:
> So what do you guys use for drilling boards? I have a cheap drill press which is barely adequate for occasional drilling, but there's enough slop in the quill that it's extremely difficult not to snap off<1mm bits. I've had the best results using the manual mill at a friend's machine shop but it seems silly to use a 3HP spindle to turn a .85mm bit. I almost bought one of those little Dremel stands since I have a couple of the rotary tools but I've heard they are flimsy and don't work well. Is there a good low cost option or am I best off just building something myself?
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I use a Minicraft drill and stand - similar to a Dremel. They work OK 
with tungsten carbide drills and FEC-1 material, but it's easy to break 
the drills with FR4. Proxxon is better, but costs a lot more.

Leon