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Re: cutting SMALL! PCB's

2007-11-06 by Dennis

Hi Greg,

My $0.02...

Since your strips are only a 0.1" wide, you'll want a method that 
minimizes waste.

A sheet metal shear would be ideal.  Harbor Freight has one that 
will handle 8" wide, 1/16" thick material for around $125.

I've tried numerous methods for cutting 1/16" copper clad and none 
were as accurate, clean, and easy as the shear...

I cut some scraps to a similar size for someone who was using them 
for model railroad ties.

Regards,
Dennis

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Greg Codori" 
<greg_codori@...> wrote:
> ... what's the best method of cutting PCB's 
> to the size listed here - (3" x .1").  These will be used in a non-
> electronic project.
> 
> I will be using single sided PCB's at .062" thick.
> 
> ... The only catch would be that I would need very straight cuts, 
no 
> wandering edges.
>

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