Homebrew PCBs

Harvey,
Thanks for your input.

Some of the more elaborate solutions (table saw, band saw, etc.) seem like a bit "over-kill" for me, if I am only making a PCB once in awhile.

I believe Ian suggested using a 545 Diamond Cutting bit with a Dremel tool.

If I needed a large quantity, I would agree with you, i.e. outsource it. Of course, that leads to another question, who do you order them from? ...but, I think that is another thread of discussion.


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Harvey McRae" <hlmcrae@...> wrote:
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> Before you build your mini table saw, cut a few pieces by hand with the dremel..  I find that unless I'm running the Dremel tool at near top speed, it lacks on the power supply..  I don't think you would have enough power to do much cutting.
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> Also doesn't Dremel have a little table saw attachment.?  I think they do.
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> Cheers.
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> Harvey L. McRae
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>   ----- Original Message ----- 
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>   Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:29 AM
>   Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Best Way to Cut PCB
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>   Okay this is my first post. After trying several different methods with undesirable results, I finally tried something I read about on someone elses post elsewhere. For those of you who have a table saw, try using a metal cutting abrasive blade. After cutting pcb, use fine file to remove excess debris. This method worked well for me with satisfactory results. However I am thinking of creating a miniature table saw that uses a dremel rotary tool with a 545 Diamond Cutting Wheel. I believe this would be the perfect solution, but I have not tried it yet. 
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>   --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Frank P" <qz9090@> wrote:
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>   > There has been a lot of discussion centered on the laser toner transfer methods but how do you folks cut your copper clad sheets?
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>   > Thanks.
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