Homebrew PCBs

enter pile-on mode.  I asked the question to draw out this discussion 
to hear why mike thinks a tank is useless.  Such statements need to 
be followed with a rationale as to why. 

Frankly, I think that absolute pronouncements are unnecessary, I 
don't like to see them even from experts (of which i do not believe 
we have here).

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan" 
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 04:16:24 -0000, mikezcnc <eemikez@c...> wrote:
> 
> > You don't need a tank. It's not needed nor required.
> > Save your energy on making the boards. Mike
> >
> 
> disagreed.
> A proper tank where the etchant can stay for storage,
> perhaps with a hydrometer floating if you like, and with
> a proper lid with PCB holder is well worth the effort.
> 
> I know i'm not supposed to say such things, but i find it very rude
> if someone answers "don't do it you don't need it" to someone 
wanting to  
> build already.
> I mean you could say it is not really required and what you use but 
not
> just "stop it".
> 
> well, if you need no tank Mike it's fine for you. I did need one
> and i'm glad i built one. My first was a mistake but the second is 
close
> to perfect.
> 
> ST