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Subject: Re: Need advice for large PCB and sub-mini SMDs

From: "wcasse" <wcasse@...>
Date: 2013-04-17

thanks missouri_ham and ve7su.

ink jet paper specific paper is difficult to find in any size other than 8.5x11 - my board is 11.8 inches. i will order a sheet or two of that 12 inch vinyl and let you know how it goes.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ve7su" <ve7su@...> wrote:
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> Yes, the root of the problem is the "paper" you are using. I have just recently found the best medium for toner transfer. It is Oracal 651 which is a vinyl sticker. It is available on ebay at a very reasonable price http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-x12-Gloss-Craft-Adhesive-Vinyl-Oracal-651-Silhouette-28-Colors-SAME-DAY-SHIP-/380452333884?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:CA:3160
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> There is a YouTube "How to use" here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtmJdCBjwXY
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> Every bit of the toner from your laser printer gets transferred to the copper foil using this stuff!
>
> Jim