Homebrew PCBs

Hi Frank,

I took a look today at Home Depot for a saw such as you describe. Did 
not see one . . . although I might have walked by it and not recognized it.

Is there one on the Home Depot web site you could point me to? Or 
perhaps eBay?

Thanks.

Steve

On 4/16/2010 3:35 AM, frankwinter1 wrote:
> 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
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve<steve65@...>  wrote:
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>> 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:
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>>> 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
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>>> I am very satisfied with the product. You can also cut tile with it  ...
>>>
>>> Baxter
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>>> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve<steve65@>   wrote:
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>>>        
>>>> 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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