Homebrew PCBs

Thanks for the update, that's cool to know.  I've been having really
good results with the Hammermill paper and the price is great (I don't
even have to cuss when I botch a sheet at this price ;-) ).  It
doesn't float off like the old Office Max paper i had but it wipes off
so easily I don't care. I haven't had a bad board yet (and I use just
a plain old iron). My boards are usually SMD, double sided, and
smaller than 4x6 inches (usually more like 2x4). Even the 32 pin LQFP
IC's are working out good.

I'm going to add another pack to my next Sam's order in case they stop
making this.  
BTW - when I was shopping for this (looking for a similar paper to
replace the Office Max stuff) there was also a paper from HP that
looked good (looked like maybe the same stuff rebranded and marked up
a little). Someone else tried it and said it worked well. Might be
easier to get for some people.  The paper is  HP Glossy Laser 32lb (HP
Q2546A) 300ct for about $15. 

Phil
KA0HBG


> This is an update on my previous post. 
> 
> I have done a comparison between the Staples Photo Basic and 
> Hammermill Office Glossy.
> 

> 
> I would recomend either paper. The Hammermill is likely the best 
> price/performance choice. With a bit hotter laminator the photo basic 
> will produce the best board. The thinner Hammermill works better in 
> the laminator I have and so will likely be the one I use the most. 
> 
> Richard
>