Homebrew PCBs

There may be a bit of misunderstanding I think - that isn't my page at all!

I simply bought the same laminator and did the same modification.

Yes the plastic on top does warp a little but not much and it's certainly nothing to be worried about.

He also says you have to use 0.8mm/0.032" board, but the 1.6mm/0.064" stuff I've got works just fine for me. Maybe I got lucky?



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "sailingto" <sailingtoo@...> wrote:
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> I looked at your page - good mods.  I agree with the mention of that much heat will melt and warp a bit. I use some .062" boards and the GBC has a hard time handling those. I have beveled the edges and got small boards to feed thru.
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> 73 de Ken H>
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@...m, "tda7000" <Tda7000@> wrote:
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> > I guess that does sound like a bit of work to get it useful, but it's probably not hard work and in the end might be worth it.
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> > I personally use a modified GBC Creative laminator as documented on ultrakeet.com.au
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> > Modifications really only require the addition of a resistor and the changing of a capacitor.
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> > Works great at 170 Degrees, no need for any other mods so far. I have so far only used 1.6mm board but apparently 0.8mm works too.
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