Video Review: Dremel 220-01 vs. Proxxon Micromot MB 140/S
- At February 15, 2010
- By Eran Duchan
- In Hardware tools
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Started fabricating PCBs at home using the toner transfer method and needed to find a way to drill them, as I am still mostly using through hole parts. Since I was pleased with my Dad’s dremel 300, I thought it would be a good idea to get one for myself along with a Dremel 220-01 (220) drill stand. It took me a few minutes of painful work with the stand to realize just how bad it is for the job – it flexes, it’s plasticy and it’s an insult to Dremel users.
I got a tip to check out the Proxxon Micromot MB 140/s and IB/E, which costed me dearly. I was blown away by how stable it was – felt like I was working with a surgical tool. To make a long winded youtube video short – the Dremel is bad for drilling PCBs and the Proxxon Micromot MB 140/S and IB/E are good. I got my solid carbide bits from BitGuy1 and was very pleased with the service and the bits themselves (they are used, but plentiful – good for amateurs like myself). He has many bits unlisted – just ask him if you can’t see what you’re looking for.
Double click the video above to see in glorious HD.
Ken Weidner
Thank you so much for posting this video. Based on this, I decided to get a Proxxon precision and the drill stand instead of a Dremel stand – thanks for saving me untold headaches!
I have a question: Do you find the Proxxon stand has any horizontal play in it? Mine does, and it is brand new out of the box. The movement seems to be due to looseness around the “brass” nut underneath the “cowl’.
If anyone else has experienced this: (a) is it normal?, and (b) what can I do about it?
Thanks again. Happy coding! K
Eran Duchan
Hey Ken
I have experienced no horizontal play in mine. I’m not exactly sure where specifically you mean the movement originates from, but I started fiddling around with my stand to check right now and it really is rock solid. If you’ve tried fiddling around with the screws and tighteners, I would perhaps try to get the store’s opinion on the matter. If you need any more info or something, drop me a line.