Homebrew PCBs

Eddie,
Scoring sounds easy but if you're trying to cut a 2 by 3 inch piece from a 8  by 10, I would think the corners might create some difficulties.

This guy uses a hack saw and gets decent results...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHUNmgFct1o&feature=related


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Eddie Stassen <eddie@...> wrote:
>
> The subject of cutting pcb's seems to pop up frequently and probably 
> should be addresses in a FAQ somewhere. I am always somewhat astounded 
> by the number of expensive/complex solutions offered for such a 
> relatively simple problem. Unless you are running a production setup or 
> have lots of money to throw at an expensive shear, there is no reason to 
> run to power tools for the solution. Since the vast majority of pcb cuts 
> are straight, the score and snap method a still in my mind the best 
> method - cheap, safe, easy on the tools, lungs and ears and little 
> wasted material. The cuts come out fairly clean and a few swipes across 
> a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper is usually enough for a very smooth edge. 
> You can see the process in the first part if this video: 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP1Uw-lI7BU. The tool is a carbide tipped 
> laminate cutter you can probably pick up at any hardware store, although 
> a glass cutter or even a sharp blade could possible also be used in a pinch.
> 
> For the occasional board that requires cutouts a mini hacksaw and a file 
> does the trick.
> 
> Just my 2c
> Eddie
> 
> Frank P wrote:
> >
> > So I decided to do some more research on the Internet on this subject 
> > and look what I found!!
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Q_6-cRua4 
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Q_6-cRua4>
> >
> > Cheap and easy....but I wonder if it would work on copper clad...?
> >
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
> > <mailto:Homebrew_PCBs%40yahoogroups.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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