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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] office guillotine for PCB

2009-10-15 by Adam Seychell

DJ Delorie wrote:
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> Similar, but mine is all plastic, aside from the blades of course.
> The problem is, if I put enough pressure on to cut, it's too difficult
> to hold the pcb in place. There just isn't enough leverage on the
> handle, and the physics of the device don't lend themselves to keeping
> the pcb from moving.


Thanks, I think I know what you mean. Probably needs some clamp or 
adjustable edge stop to prevent the PCB moving when the cut is made. 
Seems 2nd hand paper guillotines pop up eBay frequently so I'll give one 
a try without worrying about wasted money.

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