[sdiy] cutting PCBs

[bill bigrig]

Howdy,

 If cutting with a band saw is unpleasant, you need to
find the right blade, set-up the saw proper and it
should be a snap. Find some similar material and buy a
fresh, new, fine tooth metal blade. It should work
well. If sawing straight lines, the wider the blade
the better. But make sure to practice on junk to get
the "feel for it". Do not cut anything else until you
have done both. Then put the blade away for future PCB
use. DO NOT let the teeth of the blade push back into
the guide blocks, top and bottom. Push the back blade
roller ahead until the teeth stick out from the guide
blocks just a bit behind them. Set the guide blocks
(top and bottom) VERY close to the blade. Let the
blade float and adjust each side block individually
VERY close to the blade. Make sure both top and bottom
blade pulleys have good tires on them. A well set up
band saw can cut ANYTHING with ease and accuracy.
Rig


       
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