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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "newaag" <newaag@...> wrote:
>
> I have also recently been playing with this technique. I can report
> great results with 3 papers -
>
> Pulsar TTS paper
> Staples Picture Paper
> Label backing paper
>
> I use a laminator with adjustable temperature set on high, bought on
> EBay. It is essential to me for this sort of work. I can highly
> recommend both the IBICO PL-330 (4 roller, a real workhorse) and EL-12
> II(two roller, but also very good). Both have spring loaded rollers.
> variable temp, and work with .062 boards no problem. These cost $43.
> and $26. respectively. My wife uses the smaller one to laminate
> posters at work.
Darn, I wish you'd posted this a few weeks ago. I'd love to be able to
work with thicker boards. I have a lot of surplus double-sided boards
of various thicknesses, but have only tried .021" and .026" through my
Royal PL2100 and am afraid to find the maximum it can handle "the hard
way."
A quick search of closed auctions on eBay indicates that three EL-12
II's have been sold within the time frame searched (?) ranging from
$37 - $80 including postage. The list price for the EL-12 II
mentioned in one of the ads is $346. Couldn't find any PL-330s.
Thanks,
Bill