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Re: Cutting FR4

2008-10-10 by Dale

I personally use a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel. Takes some
practice on cutting with the cutoff wheel without shattering it but
once you get used to it I thing it is the cleanest and easiest.



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve <steve65@...> wrote:
>
> What are good ways to cut FR4 to a desired size and shape? Often
times I 
> need square or rectangular shapes, but occasionally I need an offset or 
> or otherwise odd shape.
> 
> A project I am working on now has a 6in X 8in X 1/16in piece of FR4
into 
> which I need to make several cutouts (holes) that are 1.2in square. Any 
> advice as to how to make such holes?
> 
> I have the usual hand tools, but am not adverse to acquiring additional 
> gadgetry.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Steve
>

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