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Re: Electronic Goldmine's mini drill press

2010-12-19 by Ben L

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, rocko <sunblaster5@...> wrote:
>
> After etching.
> How do you get the etch to make a hole?
>

Most all of the PCB Layout software programs has a center in the pad that you size to match the hole size you need for your component lead.  So when etched it etches the copper from the center of the pad.

Ben

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