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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: laser printer transparency film any good?


> On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:28:24 +0100, matt clement <buckeyes1997@...>
> wrote:
>
>> okay
>>
>> I figured the printer would get oily with the oil method, but didnt
>>
>> think it would leave the printer too bad off. I am going to pick up
>>
>> a tube of RTV silicone today (high heat) and try getting a window
>>
>> cleaning squeegy to get it on the paper. i assume you only do one
>>
>> side right? Am I looking to get a layer as thick as a "notecard" or
>>
>> am I trying to get it as thin as as possible? I would only worry
>>
>> about getting it too thin in some spots. I just havent figured out
>>
>> how to get it to be thin and yet perfectly smooth. maybe laying
>>
>> another piece of glass on top and add pressure to get all the air
>>
>> bubbles out until dry? IS RTV anerobic?
>
>
> Don't use a window sqeegee, use a metal one. i dunno what it is normally
> used for but my tools store has them in all widths, i use a 20cm wide one.
> It's made of about 0.5mm thick steel and has a wooden handle.

Paint and wallpaper. That should narrow down which part of the store to look
in.