Homebrew PCBs

I just required 20 (1 x 1.5 inch) PC Boards.  I fully polished the larger piece....I have a regular size table saw, which I put the finest blade that I own in place.  I set the 1 inch guide, took a piece of 1/8th masonite and cut through this to make a new base.... I now cut all my 1 inch strips.... Reset the guide for 1.5 inch and cut the strips into 1 1/2 pieces.   The edges were a little rough but I just run them past my grinding wheel to take the corner off.  I cut these with the copper clad side facing up.....I think my next attempt will be copper side down.  In fact my last couple of cuts I made face down and they were not near as rough.

Carefull on the fingers,  I realize I am working very close to that saw blade..  Remember fingers cut even better than a PC Board..  They even leave more of a mess..

I too am watching these answers, as I am open to suggestions for a better way than what I have..

Cheers.

Harvey L. McRae
838 McKenzie Rd.,
Kelowna, B.C.    V1X2B3

Web: www.harriscreekcentral.webs.com


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Frank P 
  To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 12:45 PM
  Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Best Way to Cut PCB


    
  Studleylee,
  Thanks for your input but you solutions seem a bit pricey. There must be another way.... ?

  --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "studleylee" <indigo_red@...> wrote:
  >
  > I use a harbor freight shear/bend/roll thing that I shimmed to have 
  > a steeper cutting angle.
  > 
  > http://www.harborfreight.com/30-inch-shear-press-brake-and-slip-roll-5907.html
  > 
  > if you wait for sales, I got mine for about $380
  > 
  > smaller version:
  > http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-bench-top-shear-brake-90757.html
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Frank P" <qz9090@> wrote:
  > >
  > > There has been a lot of discussion centered on the laser toner transfer methods but how do you folks cut your copper clad sheets?
  > > 
  > > Thanks.
  > >
  >



  

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