> On 8/5/05, Philip Pemberton wrote: > > Hi, > > Is anyone here using a Dremel (or similar tool) and tungsten-carbide bits > > to drill PCBs? If so, what speed do you run the bits at? > > > > Thanks. > > -- > > Phil. | Acorn RiscPC600 SA220 64MB+6GB 100baseT I use a Dremel two speed unit. High speed steel drill bit on the 35000 rpm setting. Center punch the through-hole prior to drilling (and prior to etching), keeps the drill from wandering around, works great. One like http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=360-652 I don't think you really need carbide unless you're doing thousands of holes. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist