PCB Drill Press

A drill press for drilling holes on custom PCB boards.

Made to fit a small drill from eBay, but easily modifiable to work with something else as the drill mount is a separate part. Note that this drill comes with a power adapter that has a US power plug.

UPDATE: That drill has a really bad chuck which makes fast and accurate drilling much harder. I have installed a different one that works great.I recommend using this one (or similar) instead of the small drill. This drill has a proper chuck and drilling PCB's is easy and fast.

Original FreeCAD files included. Assembly made using Assembly2 addon module, but it doesn't have all restrictions on movements defined.

BOM

• one of each printed parts, except for the two identical drill harnesses (40mm harnesses for the larger drill)
• base to build on, a piece of wood or table surface (drill two 8mm holes 80mm apart)
• 2 x 190mm long M8 threaded rod
• 2 x 90mm long 8mm smooth rod
• 2 x LM8UU linear ball bearings
• 1 x about 130mm threaded rod (length of the handle doesn't really matter)
• 15 x M8 nuts
• 4 (or more) 8mm washers
• 2 x compression springs with 8mm inside diameter
• 2 x about 10mm long M3 bolts
• 2 or 3 x 3mm screws to attach cover
• 4 x 3mm screws to attach drill holders
• 2 x 3mm bolt
• 2 x 3mm nut

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Ultimaker

Printer:

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Resolution:

0,2mm

Infill:

Notes:

All parts have a flat side and no bridges, so they are easy to print without supports.

I printed using Ultimaker PLA.

Category: DIY