Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Neil <cobra_neil@a...> wrote:
> On Sunday 18 May 2003 09:33, Stefan Trethan scribbled:
> > how do you cut the pcb material?
> > ....
> > any new and nice ideas are very welcome.
> 
> Haven't tried the paper cutter method, but it seems to work for 
many people.  
> I use either a hacksaw (takes time), then clean up with a flat-
file.  Or a 
> pair of paramedic scissors (really fast, and can cut curves).  
I've also used 
> a roto-zip (with a rotary cutting bit) to cut complex curves.  
Works well, 
> but messy.
> 
> 
> > have all of you professional pcb drill presses or how do you 
drill your
> > boards? (maybe homebuilt ones and a picture of them???)
> 
> Tried a dremel tool with the Dremel drill-press attachment.  Was 
too wobbly 
> for any precise work, so I dumped it and got a real drill press.  
Harbor 
> freight has a 50% off sale, so I paid $40 for the drill press.  
Much cheaper, 
> and sturdier than the dremel solution.  Yes, it is slower, but 
works 
> excellent still.

I guess I haven't had any problems with the dremel-press setup, but 
once a little more cash can be devoted, perhaps I'll try your 
solution.

Jonathan