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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-02-13

On Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:19:55 +0100, dl5012 <dl5012@...> wrote:

> With transparencies, you can see the pattern and inspect it as you're
>
> ironing for problems - like some areas getting too much/little
>
> heat/pressure or smearing/spreading. I iron until I get some
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> noticeable spreading so I know toner has been heated enough. I also
>
> like to start closing the holes on pads so I'm left with just a pilot
>
> hole - for easier drilling.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Dennis


That sounds like a lot of spreading - how small a trace/pad/spacing can
you get this way?

ST