5 Dec
2004
5 Dec
'04
6:37 a.m.
On Sun, 5 Dec 2004, Joe R. wrote:
Why not just get a end mill as used in milling machines? They come in a
wide variety of sizes and are readily available. They're made in two flute
and four flute types and the bottom is flat.
And the last time you (successfully) tried to cut a 3/32 flat spot into
fibreglass PC board using a hand-drill - or even a Dremel tool? with an
itty-bitty end-mill??? Unless of course you have the mill to go with the
cutter - then you can clamp it down and just take a fine cut. 20 minutes
later, voila! all done!
The thing about the Veroboard tools is that they have a central locating
pin that fits into the hole, around which you want to cut an insulating
ring. And it's that centering pin that makes it easy... without it, well
- I hope you have spare board stock on hand. ;}
Been there; done that; still have the bloody t-shirt.
Cheerz
John