Homebrew PCBs

On 17/06/2010 11:41, sailingto wrote:
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> I use a smaller size paper cutter, it works good on .032" and less. For
> .062" and .050" it does "ok", but really need to slide PCB out about
> middle ways so the board doesn't "twist" on cutting.
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> Harbor Freight has two sizes, I have the small one, and am looking at
> getting the large one.
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I've wondered about these paper cutters. Is it possible to apply enough 
force to cut 1.6mm (0.062") material in the middle of the blade ? My 
guess is this would put too much strain the paper cutter, but never 
tried it myself. How close can you cut to traces without risk damaging 
them ?