I think cutting with a knife is the best way (I use the Dremel only for traces: I remove only the copper, without removing the PCB).
You make one only cut then you put the piece on an iron solid wire (2 mm at least) and press!
You make one only cut then you put the piece on an iron solid wire (2 mm at least) and press!
--- On Fri, 10/10/08, Dale <ssrtech1@...> wrote:
From: Dale <ssrtech1@...>
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cutting FR4
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, October 10, 2008, 1:00 PM
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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