Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve <steve65@...> wrote:
>
> There have been discussions from time to time on this reflector about 
> techniques for cutting PCB material. I don't recall having seen mention 
> of a band saw.
> 
> Anyone use a band saw to cut FR4 as thick as 1/16 inch? Does it work 
> well? Or poorly? What kind of blade does it take? Other comments or advice?
> 
> I have occasionally considered buying a band saw for other applications 
> and was just wondering if its use in cutting FR4 might lend some weight 
> to that decision? Thinking about a table model.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Steve
> 


I've been using a hacksaw with some scraps of wood clamped in a bench vise as a guide, works ok so far. 

I've cut it on a bandsaw before, but it's awfully hard on the blade.