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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] pcb material

From: "Kevin Lavigne" <klavigne@...>
Date: 2004-01-22

Hi Alan,
What search words/terms do you use to find PCB material on E-Bay.
I've used PCB, Printed Circuit board and PC Board and have come up wth mostly crap.
Any search hints would be appreciated.

Thanks
Kevin Lavigne
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan King
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] pcb material


Dave Mucha wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
>

This is one thing where Ebay can really be your friend. I've gotten some
very good deals, and seen some even better ones that I didn't get. Like 40 12"
x 16" double sided sheets for $10. It's not always that good but don't go nuts
bidding high either, there will be more next week. The normal is more like 10
or 20 sheets in the 12" x 12" range for $10-$20. Even after shipping it's far
cheaper than a store, but you do have to be willing to wait a week or so if
needed to see a reasonable deal, sometimes there's not much on for sale. Also
pay attention to thickness, some are very thin lamination sheets etc. That's
actually what I prefer for my mostly smaller SMT boards, but if you need
strength then you have to watch for .050 or .069 etc. And more than a few of
these deals have been brand new boards in retail packaging.

Alan



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