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Hi guys,

the reason I like the idea of scratch & etch is becuase the initial
cost outlay for me is very low. The plotter was free, along with a
few used pens. The only costs so far have been for the etchant and
some other sprays which I would have bought otherwise.
The machinists blue was free, so the only major expense is time and
at the moment, I have nothing much else to do.
I would use the UV or toner transfer method but I would have to buy a
laser printer for TT, also for the UV exposure, I would have to make
a light box, buy photo-sensitive spray or boards, all of which are
additional costs.
The scratch & etch method allows me to make 90% of the circuits I
want with not a lot of outlay using plain copper-clad boards and
machinist blue.

my $0.02 worth.

regards, PK