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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer idea

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2005-08-28

On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 00:57:39 +0200, curtgood <curtgood@...> wrote:

> Has anyone tried printing a circuit onto Reynolds Non-stick Aluminum
> Foil, and using that to transfer the toner onto the copper pcb? The
> one attempt that I made looked pretty good, but did not try to etch
> it.
> Transfer was rapid and all of the toner transferred to the copper,
> leaving the silicone coated Reynolds clean, using just the wife's
> electric iron. The aluminum foil released instantly, no soaking or
> rubbing required.


I'm surprised you can print on aluminum foil with any sort of density.


> If you are going to use the wife's iron, be sure that it does not
> touch the toner directly, or else clean it very thoroughly before it
> is used on clothes.
> 73, Curt W4QBU

You mean, make sure you are not seen taking it and clean it before the
wife is back home, else you have to buy a new one no matter if there is
any residue ;-)

ST