Homebrew PCBs

I also have a big harbor freight shear that I use for PCB's etc.

On it's first use, cast iron(?) base broke. I was able to weld  it( if 
you are careful, cast iron can be mig
repaired even though many people spout rhetoric otherwise. )  I realized 
that the shearing angle of the cutter
edge was not enough to create a scissoring action to get the cut 
started. I shimmed the table
to increase the angle and it has been a pleasure to use ever since. -Lee