Homebrew PCBs

Hi, I second that, and the BI-Metal blade is essential and it lasts and 
lasts....
Don....

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From: "frankwinter1" <frankwinter1@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 5:35 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cut FR4 with a band saw?


> Hi Steve,
> Depending on how much room you have in your workshop, have a look at at 
> the cheap chinese bandsaws (~US$200). They are a horizontal saw to cut 
> pipes etc, and a vertical (traditional) bandsaw. I have one and it is 
> extremly useful for many jobs. I got a "BIMETAL" blade with it and it cuts 
> FR4 very well - clean and accurately and it stays sharp forever.
>
> A valuable tool!!!!!
> Frank
>
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve <steve65@...> wrote:
>>
>> Wow . . . I didn't anticipate so much discussion. Thanks everyone for
>> sharing your wisdom.
>>
>> At least for the moment I am going to forgo the band saw idea and look
>> at the wet saw described below by Baxter.
>>
>> Also going to archive this thread of messages, there's a lot to learn
>> from them :-)
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On 4/14/2010 12:11 AM, bebx2000 wrote:
>> >
>> > Steve,
>> >
>> > I use a 4" diamond saw (QEP 60084A 4-Inch Portable Wet Saw). Home Depot 
>> > current price $52.00.  The last time I used it I didn't even bother 
>> > using water, but I did use a respirator to avoid the dust. It cuts 
>> > through FR-4 like a hot knife through butter.
>> >
>> > The supplied blade is a bit thick, but you can get a slicing blade for 
>> > $8.00 (0.008") here,
>> >
>> > http://www.lopacki.com/sawblades/#f
>> >
>> > I am very satisfied with the product. You can also cut tile with it 
>> > ...
>> >
>> > Baxter
>> >
>> >
>> > --- 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.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
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>> >
>> >
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