Homebrew PCBs

On 14/05/2010 09:42, Eddie Stassen wrote:
> I use standard FR4 0.8 or 1.6mm s/s and d/s. I tend to apply a lot of
> pressure and make 3 or 4 passes so I am through the copper and well into
> the board. On the other side a bit less is needed, juts make sure you
> are through the copper if double sided and have a decent scratch in the
> board. I know thats not very scientific description, but you get a
> 'feel' for it after a few boards
>
> I am not sure how well this works for other PCB types. I have some old
> phenolic board and will give it a try.


That's what I do, as well. I put it in a vice to snap it, and I get 
quite a clean break. It only needs a bit of cleaning up with a file. 
It's tough stuff, though. I don't use FR4 very often, FEC-1 is *much* 
easier to cut.

Phenolic is easier.

Leon
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