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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Expansion of pcb when heated for TT

From: DJ Delorie <dj@...>
Date: 2007-02-01

"Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...> writes:
> I see something similar with my paper, it tends to rip off the board
> outline if i do not draw a second, wide, outline around it to anchor
> the paper to the board. I always thought the paper is shrinking and
> causing the problem this way.

I've gotten in the habit of outlining my boards too. For the green
TRF, it also helps reduce wrinkles.