Homebrew PCBs

This laminator feeds faster than my GBC. It runs at 12 inches per minute. I ran my 2X4 inch board through it 8 to 10 times. I also let it warm up for about 30 minutes before using it.

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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "leeleduc" <leeleduc@> wrote:
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> > Just tried a Harbor Freight 9" laminator (#92499) costing $28. The box it came in says it reaches 300 degrees. After a 0.032" board was run through a few times,it was very hot to the touch. Shows promise. I've posted a photo of my first try in the Harbor Freight Laminator file. The board outline is 10 mil in width. Looks like it may be a viable, inexpensive laminator. 
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> > Printer used: Samsung ML-2525W
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> > Paper used: Staples Color Laser Paper #633215.
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> > I'm going to try this again when my Pulsar TTP arrives. Pulsar is the paper I usually use.
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> For what it's worth, I just got an HF coupon for this laminator for $19.99.  For that price, I had to try it.  I'll light it off tomorrow for a try.  It's also cheap enough to take it apart and see if it can be worked over to accept thicker boards - I prefer to work with .062 stock.  I can send copies of the coupon, if anyone else is interested.
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> Norm
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