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Subject: Re: Another TT idea

From: "javaguy11111" <javaguy11111@...>
Date: 2004-03-01

I tried this once with a skillet. Used an IR thermometer to make sure
the temperature was not too high. I got some transfer, but I do not
think the skillet was flat enough to get even pressure.


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Anthony Toft <toftat@c...>
wrote:
> I just had an idea, how about instead of the cloths iron use a
couple of
> fairly thick (0.25-0.5) steel plates, and put it on the stove top.
With
> the paper and board sandwiched to provide the pressure, this could
be
> set up as you want it, then 'cooked'. After a little
experimentation you
> could accurately see how much pressure is needed (by varying the
weight
> of the top plate) I think it would eliminate a lot of the guess work
> inherent with the iron.
>
> Would this work?
> --
> Anthony Toft <toftat@c...>