And that's why I think big drill presses or hinges on DYI are not a good idea. No perceivable movement horizontally is acceptable :) SME wrote: >> I just bought some carbide bits from ebay. They're not too expensive (I >> think) >> > > FYI: Carbide bits are extremely unforgiving of flexure - bend them a > little and they cease to exist. Steel bits are far less sensitive but > wear much faster. > > > R > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist