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

[Tim Ressel]

That is called a Beverly, or throatless, shear. Named by/after the company that first sold it, the Beverly Shear Company. It will indeed cut FR4. Just make sure you get one that has replaceable blades; FR4 is abrasive and will wear the cutting surfaces. 

I've also used paper cutters, but they tend to wear out quickly. 

--tr


--- On Sun, 1/4/09, Justin Owen <juzowen at googlemail.com> wrote:

> From: Justin Owen <juzowen at googlemail.com>
> Subject: [sdiy] Using a metal shear to cut FR4/PCBs
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 10:20 AM
> 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
> 
> 
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