Hi Sam,
I'll post a picture of some CEM-1 this weekend.
I find the shear more convenient than any other method I've tried
(power mitre saw, snips, utility knife, jig saw, sears
handicutter). My small shear has a guide, so edges are straight and
true, and you're right - there's no waste.
If you send me your mailing address off list, I'll send you a couple
strips (tell me what width you want).
Regards,
Dennis
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "lnrrfan" <spfell@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the feedback Dennis. I was going to ask if you checked
my
> photos but it looks like the moderator has not approved them for
> posting yet. I'm hoping if someone can see the material they can
> confirm the substrate type ...but sounds like your pretty
confident
> what I'm looking for is CEM-1.
>
> I actually prefer single sided and .0625 is perfect for my uses.
Why
> do you say shearing is preferred ...to reduce waste and dust? I
was
> leaning to machine cut so I won't have to dress edges ...that is
not
> a plus for me. I'm thinking a small wet saw would solve the dust
> issue if a small enough blade kerf is available ...haven't checked
> that out yet! Otherwise I'd be making as much waste as strip.
>
> Thanks for your offer to cut ...I'll keep that in mind.
>
> Sam
>