Hi Steve,
Depending on how much room you have in your workshop, have a look at at the cheap chinese bandsaws (~US$200). They are a horizontal saw to cut pipes etc, and a vertical (traditional) bandsaw. I have one and it is extremly useful for many jobs. I got a "BIMETAL" blade with it and it cuts FR4 very well - clean and accurately and it stays sharp forever.
A valuable tool!!!!!
Frank
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve <steve65@...> wrote:
>
> Wow . . . I didn't anticipate so much discussion. Thanks everyone for
> sharing your wisdom.
>
> At least for the moment I am going to forgo the band saw idea and look
> at the wet saw described below by Baxter.
>
> Also going to archive this thread of messages, there's a lot to learn
> from them :-)
>
> Steve
>
> On 4/14/2010 12:11 AM, bebx2000 wrote:
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> > Steve,
> >
> > I use a 4" diamond saw (QEP 60084A 4-Inch Portable Wet Saw). Home Depot current price $52.00. The last time I used it I didn't even bother using water, but I did use a respirator to avoid the dust. It cuts through FR-4 like a hot knife through butter.
> >
> > The supplied blade is a bit thick, but you can get a slicing blade for $8.00 (0.008") here,
> >
> > http://www.lopacki.com/sawblades/#f
> >
> > I am very satisfied with the product. You can also cut tile with it ...
> >
> > Baxter
> >
> >
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve<steve65@> wrote:
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> >> 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.
> >>
> >>
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