[sdiy] Cutting PCBs w/ dremel tool

[anthony]

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From: "s" <sk0za at yahoo.com>



> Hello Guys-

hello

> Have any of you tried to cut PCBs with the rotary
> cutting bits for dremel tools at all? Did it work
> well?

yes & yes

> Or, do the cutting wheels work better? I've seen the
> fiberglass based wheels for cutting and they seem like
> they'd work too.

yes.

Watch the speed. I've used both kinds of wheels and some of the bits. They 
all worked great for me.

> Which  would you recommend? I appreciate your time and
> answers... the amount of knowlege and experience on
> this list is amazing. I so glad a resource such as
> this iis available.

I think the fiberglass ones can be a little easier to manage. The really 
thin ones of the other kind of wheel are nice if you need finer cuts.

And keep the dust from getting in your lungs.