PCB drill press design

[MP1]

I'm looking for a drill press design for drilling pcb using a dremel, any ideas?
I think this has already been done some where, but why not disscuss it? Besides, It kind of dissapoints me that the hardware section is kind of empty... :'(

Dremel makes one. The dremel fits in it perfectly....or did you already know this?

MP

 

[rybitski]

Hello MP,

Yes, I am aware that dremel makes one, but I wanted to see if there was an easy way to make my own... ;D

 

[Omni]

Whoa Chris!

The press you built resembles one of those unique inventions Leonardo da Vinci tried to build...
Listen, if you are ever a cast-away on a deserted island i am "POSITIVE" you will survive!

 

[blueroomelectronics]

ebay got ones like this starting at $9.95

 

[Omni]

Hi blueroomelectronics,

The type drill press you provided in the pic is not a good choice for PCB drilling.

Remember, when looking at a press other than a dremel always firmly grab the chuck (jaw) and shake it to feel if their is ANY horizontal movement.
Typically, PCB drilling requires an index from #55 - #60 which are extremely thin bits/rasps.
Any horizontal movement concerning the chuck can easily cause a distorted hole.
The picture you provided (drill press) is more oriented to chassis hole drilling etc...

A dremel is the perfect drill for PCB use since the chuck is directly connected to the motor shaft.
Furthermore, purchase the dremel press since it is matched for the dremel drill!
Honestly, i like to use a dremel off of the press (hand use) since i can achieve a good feel for required pressure.
However, if you plan to use a dremel (hand use) always make sure your drilling is a straight pass through the PCB, avoid any angle etc...

 

[blueroomelectronics]

True, a high speed bit like a dremmel would be much better. I've not drilled my own PCBs in years.