I use the Dremel 395 with some surplus Tungsten Carbide bits I got from a
local dealer. The shaft diameter of industry standard PCB bits is ideal for
the Dremel.

I'll agree though on the fact the Dremel Stand is a load of poo. Far too
much play to be useful although I manage to use mine for drilling PCBs by
keeping a firm grip on the stand to try and eliminate play in it.

Does the job very well but hopefully I'll have finished building my 3 axis
drilling machine in the not too distant future so this will take over the
task for me.

Dom 

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From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of
Philip Pemberton
Sent: 15 July 2005 00:02
To: piclist@mit.edu
Subject: [EE]: PCB drills

Hi folks,
  My PCB drill has finally given up the ghost - the bearings are utterly
shot, the drill bit vibrates like mad, and the cost to repair the damn thing
makes a CNC look cheap.

  So, what are you guys using to drill PCBs? I've been looking at the Dremel
285VC and 395VR - is anyone using one of these to drill PCBs? Are they any
good?

Thanks,
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