Homebrew PCBs

Alessio Sangalli wrote:
> On 04/13/2010 10:27 PM, daemons_ca wrote:
> 
>>> Right now I am using an utility knife to score both sides and snap it:
>>> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34866
>>>
>>> But it requires a lot of effort and the cut is not very clean. If the
>>> board has to be cut on all the sides it's a nightmare.
>>>
>> Thats the method I use. Works very well but you need to use a metal
>> ruler (I use a thick metal square, something like this
>> <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=9541>
> 
> I have that same ruler, and a clamp , etc. No, when the boards are thick 
> and double copper and double-face it's a nightmare. I've done many 
> boards and the result is always: cut hands, a lot of effort and time wasted.
> 
> 
> 
>> also get yourself a rubber cutting mat (like this one
>> <http://www.modelkit-builder.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cutting-mat.\
>> jpg>   ) at an art supply shop. It'll save your furniture/kitchen
> 
> 
> This is interesting. Unfortunately the link gives an HTTP 404

This works.

<http://www.modelkit-builder.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cutting-mat.jpg>


Wayne