Stefan is not a moderator. I don't see him "pushing" anything here,
just giving his opinions on advantages/disadvantages.
There are no moderators, just me, the listowner.
Steve Greenfield
PS my freakin' $250 cross-cut shredder that I bought years ago died
after only a couple of years, took it apart and found it had all
plastic gears! Yuck. It was no better made than the $20 shredder I
bought to replace it.
--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Mycroft2152 <mycroft2152@y...>
wrote:
> Stefan.
>
> I think you finally got my point. There are many ways
> to homebrew pcbs. Some people have more success with
> one method or type of equipment than another. Everyone
> has different budgets and availibiltiy of parts.
> Everyone has their own special requirements. There is
> no one single best method.
>
> The purpose of a moderator in a group is to foster
> open discussion of the different methods availible.
> Not heavy handedly forcing their own ideas as best.
>
> Personally, I hope everyone can find a successful
> method to homebrew their pcbs, whether it is singles
> of mini production runs. I know I have.
>
> The Chicken Grill Motor Saga is finished.
>
> Myc
>
>
> --- Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> > On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:10:52 +0200, Alan King
> > <alan@n...> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Chicken grill motor probably is far stronger and
> > better geared and
> > > lasting
> > > etc. But for light or medium duty a $10 shredder
> > should do for most
> > > people, and
> > > that's without hunting too much. They're only $20
> > usually retail.
> > > Alan
> >
> >
> > For me the main advantage seems to be it is a
> > ready-made unit.
> > It has a output shaft that can be easily coupled to
> > the fuser, like a
> > geared motor but really cheap. mine even has a
> > switch.
> > I dunno, but with a paper shredder i would think you
> > might get one where
> > the motor isn't a closed unit, rather a bunch of
> > plastic gears set into
> > the plastic case, which could be tricky to use.
> > I've seen them motors for less than 10eur in the DIY
> > store ads.
> >
> > I did make my point, i think it is a good solution,
> > do whatever you want,
> > end of story.
> >
> > ST