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Re: [SPAM] Re: [SPAM] [Homebrew_PCBs] Cutting PCB

2009-04-19 by Alessio Sangalli

Harvey White wrote:

> If in the US, then Harbor Freight or the equivalent.  If outside the
> US, then I don't know.  You might want to look at the local importer

At the end, I have bought a nibbler but I am not satisfied, it is not
straight enough. I may very well be the problem :) I've never used a
nibbler before.

Anyway, I used the "score and snap" method:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=65702
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37844
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34866

I clamp the square and the PCB on the workbench, then I use the utility
knife to score repeatedly the PCB (both sides is better).

Then, it's quite easy to snap the unwanted piece away with pliers. A
file or sandpaper will make the edge better.

bye
Alessio

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