Eddie,
Scoring sounds easy but if you're trying to cut a 2 by 3 inch piece from a 8 by 10, I would think the corners might create some difficulties.
This guy uses a hack saw and gets decent results...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHUNmgFct1o&feature=related --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Eddie Stassen <eddie@...> wrote:
>
> The subject of cutting pcb's seems to pop up frequently and probably
> should be addresses in a FAQ somewhere. I am always somewhat astounded
> by the number of expensive/complex solutions offered for such a
> relatively simple problem. Unless you are running a production setup or
> have lots of money to throw at an expensive shear, there is no reason to
> run to power tools for the solution. Since the vast majority of pcb cuts
> are straight, the score and snap method a still in my mind the best
> method - cheap, safe, easy on the tools, lungs and ears and little
> wasted material. The cuts come out fairly clean and a few swipes across
> a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper is usually enough for a very smooth edge.
> You can see the process in the first part if this video:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP1Uw-lI7BU. The tool is a carbide tipped
> laminate cutter you can probably pick up at any hardware store, although
> a glass cutter or even a sharp blade could possible also be used in a pinch.
>
> For the occasional board that requires cutouts a mini hacksaw and a file
> does the trick.
>
> Just my 2c
> Eddie
>
> Frank P wrote:
> >
> > So I decided to do some more research on the Internet on this subject
> > and look what I found!!
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Q_6-cRua4
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Q_6-cRua4>
> >
> > Cheap and easy....but I wonder if it would work on copper clad...?
> >
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Homebrew_PCBs%40yahoogroups.com>, "Frank P" <qz9090@> wrote:
> > >
> > > There has been a lot of discussion centered on the laser toner
> > transfer methods but how do you folks cut your copper clad sheets?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> >
> >
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