> Argh. Buy a bit, they are not expensive. Where are you?

Yeah, I would, but getting to one of the places that would would be
difficult today.

> In the US/Canada try KBC tools for micrograin solid carbide bits for
> a few dollars each. While you're at it, buy their assortment which
> is on page 2 of their current sale flyer. Forget about Home Despot and
> such places, they don't carry the right stuff. If you are an incurable
> cheapskate, buy high-speed steel, but they will dull after some dozens
> of holes in FR4 laminate.

I have experience with that one... Ever try to drill holes for a hobby PCB
with a pinvice, because your drill is breaking bits?  You can tell real fast
when your bit is dulling ;)

I definitely prefer carbide bits.  But the issue for me is getting one
today.

> For headers you probably want around 0.9-1mm diameter.

Thanx

--Brendan

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