Homebrew PCBs

I'm with Carl on this one -- this doesn't seem to me to be a case of "Better Living through Chemistry".

We use 000 steel wool for everything -- cleaning/texturing the board before applying etch mask, as well as for removing the mask (in our case, spraypaint) afterwards.

For a little bit of elbow grease, I'm very content to forego the chemicals.  I'd just as soon dedicate my liver and kidneys to the metabolization of ethyl alcohol.

-e

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Carl W. Livingston" <microcarl@...> wrote:
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> I've been following this thread for a while, now…
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> I use the 3M Scotch-Brite.  The Red is better than the Green.  It stands up
> longer before breaking down.  Scotch-Brite takes a bit of work to remove the
> toner, but is leaves the remaining copper bright and shiny – perfect for
> tinning or soldering.  Using Scotch-Brite is a bit more environmental
> friendly, but it does require work, to be sure.  In addition, it doesn't
> smell like so many of the available chemicals do.