Re: Small Drill Presses For Electronics Repair

Unless you get a precision drill press, you'll need an adapter
chuck (preferably with clutch) for the tiny drills you need for
PC holes. Albrecht makes three nice models. Here's an
example:

<http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=290-1293&PMPXNO=952306&PARTPG=INLMK3>

An ordinary drill press isn't precise enough with tiny drills by itself.

Too_Many_Tools wrote:
I am considering getting a small drill press for electronics
repair...what suggestions does the group have?

Thanks

TMT

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