Homebrew PCBs

Harvey, thanks for the info.

I am wandering if the Griggly 8" mini shear/brake would be easier on coated PCB than the shear?

Will the shear/brake make straight cuts better than the the shear?

Does anyone have experience with both?

Wayne

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Harvey White <madyn@...> wrote:
>
> On Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:05:42 -0000, you wrote:
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> >Which is better for FR4 cutting: Shear or Shear/Brake?
> 
> No real difference.  I have a shear/brake combination, and the brake
> is not used for FR4.  Mostly a matter of cost for you.  Mine is a 30
> inch, gotten on sale, and I have used the shear, brake, and roll
> features.
> 
> Harvey
> 
> >
> >--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Erik Knise <elknise@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Item # 90757 - http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-bench-top-shear-brake-90757.html
> >> 
> >> It sure has gone up in price in the last few years...Grizzly's is way
> >> cheaper. http://www.grizzly.com/products/8-Mini-Shear-Brake/T23109
> >> 
> >> Something like http://www.grizzly.com/products/Plate-Shear-8-/T23100
> >> is about 1/2 the price and should yield similar results.
> >> 
> >> --
> >> Erik L. Knise
> >> Seattle, WA
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Robert Jones <olmanjones@> wrote:
> >> > What is the catalog no or product name of the sheet metal cutter on Harbor Freights website?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > ________________________________
> >> >  From: D <dl5012@>
> >> > To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> >> > Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2012 10:22 AM
> >> > Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: FR4 cutting?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Hi,
> >> >
> >> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "engmstevens@" <engmstevens@> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> I think Ill check harbor freight online or some places locally in dallas.
> >> >
> >> > I use an 8" sheet metal sheer from Harbor Freight and I'm happy with the results.  It cost around $125.
> >> >
> >> > BR,
> >> > Dennis
> >> >
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