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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Spray etcher

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2004-06-17

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:02:13 +1000, Adam Seychell
<a_seychell@...> wrote:

> I agree with Ballendo,
> In regards to amount of hours spent building any spray etching
> machine, you will save far more time (and possibly money)trying
> to by off the shelf parts, rather than go through the R+D and
> construction of an alternative spraying technique. The concept
> may look simple, but making your contraption into a practical
> work of art is a totally different ball game. Try searching the
> Homebrew_PCBs archives, as there was some discussion possible
> pumps to use. The brands Shurflo and Flojet come to mind, which
> are available from most caravan equipment suppliers. Prices are
> on the order of US$50.
>
>
> Adam

what i would fear with a pump setup is the fixed position of the nozzles -
how do you get a even etch?

st