Homebrew PCBs

>> Jeff Heiss wrote:
>> I like the splash etcher drawing. What
>> does SS stand for in the SS paddle?
>> How would you compare the performance
>> of a splash ether to other etch tanks
>> like wave, bubble, or spray? 

> Andrew Volk wrote:
> My guess is that SS is Stainless Steel.

Yes SS is stainless.

The OP used Amonium Persulfate so SS is OK.
If you are etching other metal such as steel
or brass then you will be using FeCl3 and
stainless is not an option.

Also etching thick brass (rather than
relatively easy PCBs) then spray is the way
to go.  Float etching is an option as well
apparetnly but I never had the same success
as spraying.

If you are worried about difficulty of
buidling tubes and you are down under I
can help you out. (no idea where you are
from)