Homebrew PCBs

Dave Mucha wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I am looking for plain PCB stock.  In the United States.
> 

   This is one thing where Ebay can really be your friend.  I've gotten some 
very good deals, and seen some even better ones that I didn't get.  Like 40 12" 
x 16" double sided sheets for $10.  It's not always that good but don't go nuts 
bidding high either, there will be more next week.  The normal is more like 10 
or 20 sheets in the 12" x 12" range for $10-$20.  Even after shipping it's far 
cheaper than a store, but you do have to be willing to wait a week or so if 
needed to see a reasonable deal, sometimes there's not much on for sale.  Also 
pay attention to thickness, some are very thin lamination sheets etc.  That's 
actually what I prefer for my mostly smaller SMT boards, but if you need 
strength then you have to watch for .050 or .069 etc.  And more than a few of 
these deals have been brand new boards in retail packaging.

Alan