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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting SMALL! PCB's

From: Kim Vellore <kimvellore@...>
Date: 2007-10-19

Greg,
If you are willing to invest in tools, here is a mini table saw that will work for this application.
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=50304

same link here
http://tinyurl.com/5nnhy

Kim


Greg Codori <greg_codori@...> wrote:
I am going to get started on a new project that requires very small
PCB's. As the subject states - what's the best method of cutting PCB's
to the size listed here - (3" x .1"). These will be used in a non-
electronic project.

I will be using single sided PCB's at .062" thick.

I am thinking of using one of those large office paper cutters (the
ones that look like they have a 3 foot lawn mower blade as a cutter!)
as the board will be less than 2mm thick.

I understand that PCB's can dull blades quickly, but this cutter is one
that has been deemed obsolete.

Any thoughts? I read the posts about using scroll saws, routers, etc.
I was thinking that as my boards would be very thin, my method would
work. The only catch would be that I would need very straight cuts, no
wandering edges.




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