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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Developer for Positive Resist

From: Mark Robinson <mark.robinson@...>
Date: 2009-03-01

Ben wrote:
> Well I needed to make a board this weekend but did not realize that I
> was out of the developer. I use the M G Chemicals 600 series board
> with positive resist. Normally use the M G Chemicals developer which
> is Sodium Hydroxide, but can not get it over the weekend. Never have
> found a place to buy the Sodium Hydroxide without ordering it in.
>
> I tried some Washing Soda but so far it does not seem to do anything
> to the resist. How strong should the washing soda need to be mixed?
> or will the washing soda even work on the M G Chemicals positive resist?

Try looking for caustic soda rather than washing soda.

It's in supermarkets and hardware shops here.