Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan 
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:15:35 -0000, Phil <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
> 
...
> 
> I totally disagree on the carbide is the only way topic.
> With a HSS bit you can easily do one board and they are very easy 
to 
> sharpen.
> 
> You can drill without a drill stand, which self centers the drill.
> 
> The problem was centering of the drill.
> carbide and a drill stand will NOT solve this problem, quite the 
opposite.
> 
> I do agree that carbide drills are much better for FR4 but it will 
not 
> solve
> the problem for which help was needed.
> 
> ST

I wouldn't say the only way but I much prefer carbide plus a drill 
press.  My quality improved quite a bit once I dumped HSS.  I was 
having to resharpen before I finished a board.  With my cross sliding 
vise and good lighting, I can get a clean/aligned hole every time. I 
really like that sharpening is not part of my ritual any more.  One 
less thing to do.