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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve <steve65@...> wrote:
>
> There have been discussions from time to time on this reflector about
> techniques for cutting PCB material. I don't recall having seen mention
> of a band saw.
>
> Anyone use a band saw to cut FR4 as thick as 1/16 inch? Does it work
> well? Or poorly? What kind of blade does it take? Other comments or advice?
>
> I have occasionally considered buying a band saw for other applications
> and was just wondering if its use in cutting FR4 might lend some weight
> to that decision? Thinking about a table model.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Steve
>
I've been using a hacksaw with some scraps of wood clamped in a bench vise as a guide, works ok so far.
I've cut it on a bandsaw before, but it's awfully hard on the blade.