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Subject: Re: Best method for 2oz copper on 1/16" boards?

From: "Thomas P. Gootee" <tomg@...>
Date: 2007-04-03

> 4c. Re: Best method for 2oz copper on 1/16" boards?
> Posted by: "d1camero" a8723@... d1camero
> Date: Mon Apr 2, 2007 6:40 pm ((PDT))
>
> Thanks for the info Don. I am actually quite well versed with Aiken,
> eyelet construction, PTP, turret construction versus PCB. What I am
> looking for is feedback on how best to expose and etch 2 oz copper on
> thick boards.
>
> Anyone else?

For the etching, you might want to try using Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen
Peroxide, instead of the Sodium Persulfate. It would be much cheaper, much
more readily available, and should work at least as well.

I have the details of the etchant "recipe" on a webpage, at
http://www.fullnet.com/~tomg/gooteepc.htm .

Good luck.

- Tom Gootee