Cutting circuit boards.

[Tony Clark]

> I thought I saw a post on this a couple of months ago, but cannot find it.
> Does anyone have tips on cutting circuit boards?  For mechanical reasons, I
> need to do some slight trimming on a proto-type style board that is
> other-wise perfect for a project.  I was successful cutting one with an
> Exacto knife.  BUT, that was a huge pain in the a**.  I was thinking maybe
> a Dremel style cut-off wheel or something.  But, I thought I would tap the
> vast resources of this list first.  Any good experience to share?

   I use a heavy duty band saw.  Not one of those cheap Delta jobs, mind 
you.  You do have to go slow to prevent chipping the blade, but really, 
FR-4 isn't as tough as the aluminum and steel we normally cut on it.  ;)

   Tony

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