I've recently tried the "pocket" method, which DJ Delorie has mentioned here a few times: you line sides A and B up through a light and staple them together, then just slide the PCB in. My results were pretty close, but, oh, a few mil (< 10, >= 5) out - which could be due either to either the alignment or the (non)-perpendicularity of my hand drilling or both.
(my previous method: avoid at all costs, has also worked well)
Keep meaning to share photos as it's not a bad board, but what with moving countries, it's not easy.
PG
On 02/01/2012, at 3:54 PM, DaveC wrote:
> I want to make a double-sided PCB on board stock that isn't cut to
> size. In other words, what technique can I use to align the 2 toner
> printouts such that the vias align?
>
> Normally you use the corners of a pre-cut board, but if you don't
> have that, what other options for alignment are there?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>