[sdiy] Cutting Circuit boards

[Tom Arnold]

> Interesting, thanks. I have access to a shear but have been
> afraid to dull the blades with the fibre glass in the FR4. I
> don't fancy having to sharpen those 60 cm monsters, seeing how
> much trouble I have with simple kitchen knives. <g>

I would think thats a valid worry.  FR4 is nasty stuff and I mostly use my
shear for pcboards and .050 aluminum but when the blades are 8" long,
sharpening isn't a huge deal...

> > Interesting.  Actually right now the Grizzly version is
> > cheaper at $154.
> 
> Sometimes, the quality control or accessories differ between
> importers.

Grizzly is usually the better source and the Harbor Freight version routinely 
goes on sale for $99.

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