Yep, the 170860 seems to be about the only cheap version left, but at $20 it seems to work ok. I checked the roller temperature and it seems to max out around 320ºF. If only 1 board is done at a time, it works ok. Just wait until the green LED comes on, then run board thru a few times and it works ok. If too much time goes after LED comes on, the roller temperature drops to around 150F before starting to heat again.
I have used it with .062" boards, but it works better if all edges are beveled a bit. Easier to start, and doesn't pop so much when board rolls out of roller.
That Tamerica LP-120 looks good, but only 4.5" width? That would cover 95% of my boards. At 160ºC it gets plenty hot for toner transfer.
Ken H>
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "acidblue" <sunblaster5@...> wrote:
>
> I see a lot of the "Creative" 170860 model laminators for sale
> on the web.
> But not the "Personal" model, don't know the model # maybe someone else
> does.
> Mouser use to carry them but they're out.
> http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/GBC-PERSONAL-LAMINATOR-50-1301/?qs=KM10vAbi7Ng2vm0SVCREcQ%3d%3d
>
> My understanding is the "Creative" model aren't so great for toner transfer.
> Cause they lack dual heat control, no switch on the side.
>
> What the hell happened to the "Personal" model?
> Doesn't anybody sell them anymore?
>
> Was thinking of getting an Tamerica LP-120 if I can get one less than $50. but so far no dice.
>