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Re: PCB Driller

2004-11-17 by cybermace5

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc" <eemikez@c...> wrote:
> 
> Earl mentioned www.drillcity.com and that reminded me that I need to 
> get a driller capable of drilling PCBs. What kind of machine can you 
> suggest for manual drilling? www.pulsa.gs suggested Micro-mark which 
> is about $150. Is there something less exensive that does the job or 
> something that expensive that would do a better job? Mike

A Dremel press works, though you really need to make sure your rotary
tool has good bearings up front. Any wobbling or vibration will
eventually snap a drill. So, you're not going to want the rotary tool
from Harbor Freight. Of course you can be like me, and build a little
CNC drill, but after putting in the required materials, funds, and
time a $150 tool seems like a great deal.

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