[sdiy] Using a metal shear to cut FR4/PCBs

[Justin Owen]

Hey all,

Has anyone ever used a metal shear like the one below to cut FR4/PCB material?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cps150-metal-shears/path/metal-cutters-shears-folders-formers

A while back I asked about using a Dremel attachment to do the job - Tom Arnold recommended this combi shear and brake:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90757

So I was trying to find something similar (and hopefully cheaper than the 'specialist' PCB guillotines) that would give me quick, clean, reasonably repeatable cuts - without the noise and dust.

Thanks much - Happy New Year to you all as well.

Justin