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Subject: Re: Pulsar.gs (Dynaart.com) TTS feedback requested.

From: "wheedal99" <wheedal@...>
Date: 2003-12-31

> 1. Do they really work and how well ? The claim of .006 seems
pretty out there for this type of system.
> I would be happy with .030 results.

I can get 6 mil with a bit of work and being really careful just
using magazine paper. I have no doubt it is possible with the
specialty papers as claimed. 12 mil doesn't take any real thought
any more; I use 8mil only if I'm in a tight layout --that takes a bit
more care when producing the boards, but is most certainly doable.
30 mil should be cake.


> 2. Is their "EQUIPMENT" Fab In A Box package system of a laminator,
Break/shear, and a drill press a
> good deal and do they work ? I have been using a Large drill
press for years which seems to work but
> is bulky. I have been using a bandsaw to cut the boards but it
really dulls the blades. A thought on the small
> drill press would be to modify it for CNC down the road.
Their "modified" laminator is $30 more than the
> same one from Officemax (or so it appears). If the "Mod" worth
it ? Does anyone here have web pointers
> to the same type of equipment but cheaper.

The laminator makes it (at least for me) much easier to get
consistant results when doing toner transfer. You can get a cheaper
laminator if you are willing to do a bit more work. The dynart one
is nice in that you know that particular model works for this
intended purpose; not all laminators work equally well. If you want
to try a cheaper route consult the laminator database and check the
archives for others reviews.