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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Etching problem - Help please

From: Leon Heller <leon355@...>
Date: 2012-03-05

On 04/03/2012 22:45, Pete wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to etch a small PCB and finding it etches unevenly leaving a
> small area of copper which is stubborn to remove. Just leaving in the
> etchant for longer starts to undermine the tracks that etched ok.

Try continuous agitation (I rock the container) in heated etchant. I put
the small plastic container I use for etching in an outer container of
very hot (just boiled) water. I wear rubber gloves, of course. Brushing
the surface of the board with a soft brush is another technique. My
technique takes about 5 minutes to etch a board.

Leon
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Leon Heller
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