Hi mike,
I am interested in the laminator you got - what make?
Is there a reason why you did not want to buy those $25 ones off ebay/ Wally World?
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, michael tenore <wb2lcw@...> wrote:
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> I clean the board with acetone then rub board with a veryFine grit 3m pad.
> They are grey in color! they are available from auto paint stores..
> That is all I usually do.
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> If you want to pre etch try clear vinegar.It is mild and the board gets real shinny and clean spots are evident when you see how water beads on the board when you rinse it off. wear vynl gloves to be sure your fingers don't leave any oils on the board..
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> I did manage to get a really good laminator cheap on ebay fairly cheap..
> it usually goes for $300-400 but after watching listings for over a month
> there was one late at night and none was bidding on it and i got it for $95 shipped
> and my boards come out great.. it really helps..
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> regards
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> mike