On Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:16:08 -0000, you wrote:
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>From: "packrat0_15" <c.hhestand@...>
>To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 8:46 PM
>Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] tape for resist?
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>>I have a real simple but sort of large board to make. It's basically just
>>some straight 3/8" wide lines to conduct from one point to another.
>>
>> If it was more complex I would do it with toner transfer. Has anyone ever
>> used tape (clear Mylar package tape) for resist?
>>
>> If not the tape what would work?
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>I've used strips of masking tape. It leaks a bit, but it does the job.
>
>Leon
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>
I've used Scotch "Magic" tape to mask the edges of boards with pretty
good luck. As others have said, watch the edges. This extremely thin
tape seems to have less edge leakage problems than heavier tapes.
Keith Bowers WB4LSJ- Thomasville, NC