Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "alan00463" <alan00463@...> wrote:
>
> I realize that a shear is the best way to cut PCB.   But
> I am looking for a cheap way first.    Has anybody tried
> cutting either single or double-sided PCB with an office
> paper cutting machine?  
> 
> If nobody has tried it yet, I will try it.   If someone
> has already tried, let us know.

There are two kinds of office paper cutters, one with
a circular blade and the other with a straight blade
that pivots at one end.  I have used a straight blade
one on PCB stock without any real troubles.  I suspect
that cutting PCB's on the office shear is bit rough on
it, but what the heck.  I doubt that the circular blade
paper cutters would work on PCB's at all.

I eventually purchased a 12" (Enco #: 130-5700) shear
from Enco that cuts through PCB's like butter.  I got
mine on sale for approximately $70.  The current
non sale price is $107.

Hope this helps,

-Wayne