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Hi guys,

OK, so a 'mil' is actually a 'thou' which is 0.001in or
0.0254mm...sorted ;-)

If people are having problems soaking boards and them contracting have
they tried just soaking the paper on the top?

From what I've tried, the toner seems to set quite quickly once the
iron or other heat source is removed but the board is still hot
(>90degC). I would guesstimate that the toner melts above 100degC so if
the board hisses when water is applied, chances are it is still too hot
to attempt any form of water attack.

OK, if its plastic backed why not score some slight lines though this
layer to allow water to penetrate it?

regards, PK