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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Paper cutter for cutting PCB

2006-07-03 by Leon Heller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "alan00463" <alan00463@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 7:10 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Paper cutter for cutting PCB


>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.

I don't think it has the correct cutting action. I think it'll blunt it very 
quickly, even if it does cut it. Tile cutters work very well, I've heard. I 
used to get them guillotined where I once worked, in the metalworking shop.

Leon

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