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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cutting FR4

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2008-10-11

That's one reason why i use a shear. The edges aren't quite as clean but
each set of lungs lasts twice as long ;-)

A respirator is only part of the solution, you have to take it off some
time. Best to collect the dust with a vacuum cleaner.

ST

On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:42 PM, pcb.easy <rpdavidson@...> wrote:

> I have found and use a small 4" table saw from Harbor freight ITEM
> 93211-1VGA works really well for small (less than 12 square inch)PCBs.
> The saw is often on sale in the store for $29. The saw comes with a
> cheap blade that is not worth keeping! Go down to Home Depot and buy a
> good carbide tip 4" blade, it will last a very long time. Remember
> that the dust from cutting fiberglass is DEADLY, wear a good dust
> resporator to protect your only set of LUNGS!
>
> Ron
>
>


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