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engmstevens@... wrote:

>
> I've been reviewing options for PCB cutting and my options are limited
> by the fact that I live in an apartment with no garage, so power tools
> are out of the question.
>

I personally recommend 3 tools:
a carbide scriber like
http://www.amazon.com/Carbide-Metalsmith-Scribe-Marking-Tools/dp/B000SV7EYQ/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1333403310
a longest blade strong scissor you can find like
http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=HT
+SNIPS&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=14-566
The third is just a hard and thick sandpaper glued on a flat wood piece.

I have the exact tools on shown pictures, payed 20eur for them locally
and they are really great. I had cut large >1m wide panels down to my
needs with them, easy and fast. With the sand paper it's possible to
give a nice finish, the dust don't go up in the air and can be vacuum
cleaned from the sandpaper.

If you have a bit more money to spend, buy a cheap CNC driller and
router and order your pcb panels cut to the table size.


PS: I have now found a even better scissor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stanley-Aviation-Snip-Long-Cut-2-14-566-/190505892563
Anyone wants mine? :(