Printed Circuit Boards require delicate work and the finest tools for a perfect look and using Mini Drills is a good idea. Apart from routing correct paths, the designer need to drill exact holes for the embedded circuitry. This painstaking work requires perfect tools, so we decided to make a list of 10 best PCB drills for your use. So check out this list of best Mini drills for PCBs and let us know your favourite
Sunsbell Micro Electric Aluminum Hand Drill PCB 0.7 to 1.5mm(14$)
This is the most rudimentary drills for PCB’s out there. Draws less than 3A of current and drilling diameter ranging 0.7 mm to 1 mm.
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Right Angle Drill & Screwdriver Attachment(40$)
Like most on this list, this drill is not regularly used to drill PCB’s. This right angle drill also has a screwdriver attachment and can drill as small as 1/8″.
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US Plug DC 12V Mini Model (23$)
Power input of AC 100-240V 50/60Hz; with output DC 12V 2A, the drill has a clamping Range of 0.8-1.5mm;and a Mounting Hole Dia. at 6mm / 0.24″.
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ECOOL Drill/driver Kit (50$)
A corded drill with good power , comes with a complete kit. The chuck has the following size of tools 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5 / 3.0mm.
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Walnut Hollow Creative Mini Drills (27$)
This drill can also be used for art projects that require precise work. The package contains 5 interchangeable drill bits and a built-in chuck for easy changing of drill bits.
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Tamiya 74041 Electric Handy Mini Drills (17$)
This small battery-powered drill is ideal for when you want to drill those extra small circuit board holes.
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Trademark Tools 75-TJ9903 Mini 12V Electric Drill with Rotary Tool Set (23$)
14 piece accessory kit with sanding, polishing, engraving, drill bits and engraving stencil. The machine has a 12,000 RPM no load speed. This how a PCB drill set should be.
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Bargz – 110V-240V Portable Mini Electric Drill Set (50$)
This is an extensive set. You can use drill bit with diameters ranging from 0.5mm to 3mm. The kit can also be used for jewelry polishing as well.
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Dremel 7300-N/8 MiniMite 4.8-Volt Cordless Two-Speed Rotary Tool (25$)
This is a high-quality rotary tool which can be modified to be used on a PCB. The tool has two-speed settings speeds 6,500 and 13,000 rpm. Dremel is an excellent manufacturer so you can be assured of build quality.
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Fiskars Hand Mini Drills (85116984) (13$)
At 13$, this is one of the best options available to work on your PCB. The drill is very durable and had largely positive reviews. The drill can be used on wood, plastic, paper, sheet metal & acrylic
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