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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cleaning PCB without Acetone

2006-02-06 by Codesuidae

Leon Heller wrote:

> Acetone might be difficult to obtain, as it is a constituent of 
> triacetone
> triperoxide (TATP).

Acetone is easily available to pretty much anyone in the US, at least in 
every city I've been in.  It runs about $15 a gallon and is commonly 
available in pint, quart and gallon containers.  It can be found in the 
paint departments in any hardware store, including Walmart.  Same place 
you'll find denatured ethanol.

It never occured to me to use acetone for removing toner, I usually just 
scrub it off with a Scotch pad.

I'm currently using Staples Picture Paper inkjet photo paper for iron-on 
toner transfer.  It takes the toner well, releases it well and falls 
apart in water pretty easily.  Process is detailed at:
<http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/gooteepc.htm>

Dave K

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