Homebrew PCBs

> * the GBC H210 laminator CAN NOT handle 1/16" board (1/32" works)

> Let me expound a little on #2 and  #5... #2 - Maybe some people can
> get 1/16" (0.062") PC board to run through their "TIA Laminator" (aka
> GBC H210), but I certainly couldn't. 0.032" board (1/16") is a bit 
too
> flexible to use for SMT designs but it is totally adequate for
> prototyping designs before sending them off to a board house.

My exp is that the H210 can handle 1/16 independantly when the heat is 
low and also when the heat is full power (fully warmed) w/some 
moderate pushing and pulling. After the unit has been on full for 
awhile it starts getting really cranky and doesnt want to pass 
anything, this includes 1/32 boards.

Ive managed to get the double sided 1/16 to work w/some fiddling and 
patience. The 1/32 is unacceptable for larger boards, they are too 
flexible and warp easily during the process. It was suggested that the 
1/32 can be trued by hand and has no memory, but for lead free smd and 
pc mount xfer they just wont work. I contemplated sandwiching 2 1/32 
boards, but seems like a pita and no one make 1/32 lead free clad 
boards.

cheers
wayne