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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "alan00463" <alan00463@...> wrote:
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> I realize that a shear is the best way to cut PCB. But
> I am looking for a cheap way first. Has anybody tried
> cutting either single or double-sided PCB with an office
> paper cutting machine?
>
> If nobody has tried it yet, I will try it. If someone
> has already tried, let us know.
There are two kinds of office paper cutters, one with
a circular blade and the other with a straight blade
that pivots at one end. I have used a straight blade
one on PCB stock without any real troubles. I suspect
that cutting PCB's on the office shear is bit rough on
it, but what the heck. I doubt that the circular blade
paper cutters would work on PCB's at all.
I eventually purchased a 12" (Enco #: 130-5700) shear
from Enco that cuts through PCB's like butter. I got
mine on sale for approximately $70. The current
non sale price is $107.
Hope this helps,
-Wayne