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Re: Phenolic boards for PCB Milling

2003-08-18 by acfrankenberger

I wasn't planning on using a depth guide. If I keep the boards flat 
will I be ok, or am I kidding myself?

Thanks,
Arnie

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan 
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> why don't you use a household hoover with a flexible
> hose (for electrical installations there are thinner ones) to get 
rid of 
> the dust?
> 
> the glass is bad for the bits...
> 
> 
> here nearly anyone offering fr4 has phenolic too...
> 
> any supplier should have it..
> 
> i can't tell you names because i am too far away...
> 
> 
> you should have a sliding milling depth guide for isolation 
milling. have 
> you?
> 
> st
> 
> On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 20:08:05 -0000, acfrankenberger 
> <acfrankenberger@y...> wrote:
> 
> > I have a Taig mill I was hoping to use to mill out (trace 
isolation) and 
> > drill some circuit boards. Would phenolic based boards make the 
milling 
> > process less demanding on the tool bits?  Could I avoid dust 
collection?
> >
> > Does anyone have a source for phenolic copper clad boards?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Arnie
> >
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