Homebrew PCBs

> Hi All,
> 
> I am highly interested in designing my own PCBs with an emphasis on 
> eventual commercial products. I am just starting out so I know almost 
> nothing about the subject. I would like recommendations on books and 
> sources for beginners including web links where I can learn more. In 
> addition I would like to hear what software packages you folks are 
> using to design your boards. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks 
> and best regards,
> 
> -Dave
> 


"Printed Circuits Handbook", by Clyde F. Coombs.
I borrowed it from the university library once and it answered 
many questions I had about commercial PCB fabrication techniques. 
When starting up my own personal plated through hole station I 
needed an understanding of the process and this booked helped. A 
few others members on this list have similarly built their own 
equipment for fabricating plated through boards.

Adam