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On Jul 4, 7:15 pm, Too_Many_Tools wrote:
I am considering getting a small drill press for electronics
repair...what suggestions does the group have?

Thanks

TMT

I've been repairing electronics for 35 years and can count on one hand
the times I wanted a drill press while performing a repair. Get a
Metcal soldering iron instead.

At home I have a 15" Delta floor drill press and the drill press
adaptor for a Dremel. Go check out Harbor Freight, Home Depot and
Sears.

GG

Like wise - and for 37 years now. I have a 'standard' home power drill and
stand that I use for anything over about 2mm, and a hobbyist 12v high speed
mini drill kit, that has a drill press stand and flexible drives, cutting
and grinding wheels etc, for anything below 2mm and PCB drilling, and any
jobs that need hand access. I have owned this kit for the whole time that I
have been involved in electronic repair work, and never needed anything any
more specialist. I agree with GG, your money would be better put into a
decent temperature controlled soldering iron, or better yet, a desoldering
station.

Arfa