Homebrew PCBs

derekhawkins wrote:
>>Milling machines are crap for removing copper.
> 
> Are we on the same page? I was suggesting that a CNC drilling setup 
> had more practical value to the PCB homebrewer than a spray etching 
> setup. Wasn't suggesting PCB milling over conventional etching. Both 
> CNC drilling and spray etching projects were considered fanatical 
> pursuits by the starter of this thread.
> 
>>I routinely do 200-hole pcbs with a hand drill press.
> 
> And since this only takes 5 or so minutes it's the last thing on your 
> process improvement list. Etching on the other hand takes hours, 
> requires a certain amount of skill and concentration so a spray etcher 
> is high on your process improvement list. Whatever floats your boat.

You asked for opinions and you got it.

A decent spray etcher cuts the "hours, requires a certain amount of skill
and concentration" to a much quicker and less tedious activity.