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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
>
> Probably NOT what you are thinking of but I use this -
> http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?ItemNumber=G4011
>
> It can do 30" wide PCBs! Though I typically use it for 4-6" wide
> stuff. :) It does a nice clean job on 062 FR4 stuff. However, it
> trashes phenolic (I'm not sure phenolic is actually shearable so
it's
> probably not the fault of the machine). I love this machine because
> its a roller and a brake as well. I can make metal boxes pretty
> easily and have made some nice copper plant water pans for my wife
(to
> significantly increase the WAF of the tool - not a small
consideration).
>
> They have a 12" version for $199 that would probably be more
> appropriate for PCB work.
> http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=G6089&
>
> They also have several shears that are much cheaper and would
probably
> work ok.
> http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2004/458.cfm?
>
> I'd guess that harbor freight would carry something similar.
>
> Phil
Use-enco.com has the same sheer for 30 inch wide, and it costs less
than HF even with shipping.
I have used mine to cut CM-1. Not as clean as routing, but simple
and fast.
I have a friend who uses one of those $85.00 diamond tile saws at
Home Depot to do his boards. Much cleaner cut than the shear.
Also, you can trim inside corners and nibble slots with the saw.
It's on my wish list. I was thinking of taking the wife into re-
tiling the bathroom so I can get the saw. Unfortunatly, she wants a
fiberglass tub and a linouem floor.
Dave