Homebrew PCBs

Phil, not only you don't need the tank, but you don't need a bubbler 
(old thinking) not a heater, hehehe. Life can be simple but only for 
the right person. Mike


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
> that's not a bad idea at all for etching though I'd be very careful 
> even with double bagging.   Its a good, cheap way to do quick one-
off 
> etches.  Even allows for aggitation though I'd be reluctant to 
handle 
> a full bag.
> 
> Still, I prefer the tank I made which has a bubbler and heater.  
> Yeah, its more "stuff" and requires cleaning but I get very 
> consistant, even etching and can do multiple boards at once.  
Pouring 
> etchant back into the storage container is very precise.  I'll 
stick 
> with it.
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo" <ballendo@y...> 
> wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > Forgot to add: When done, just clip a corner with scissors and 
the 
> > bag contents can be funneled into a disposal or storage container.
> > 
> > And the bag(s) can be put into hot water to speed up the 
etching...
> > 
> > Ballendo
> > 
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo" <ballendo@y...> 
> > wrote:
> > > Hello,
> > > 
> > > Ziplock sandwich bags. 
> > > 
> > > (Doubled inside of freezer ziplock bags for 
safety/redundancy<G>) 
> > > 
> > > Hope this helps,
> > > 
> > > Ballendo
> > > 
> > > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> 
> > wrote:
> > > > hmmm,  what do you use to contain your etchant when you are 
> > etching 
> > > > at board?
> > > > 
> > > > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc" 
<eemikez@c...> 
> > > wrote:
> > > > > You don't need a tank. It's not needed nor required.
> > > > > Save your energy on making the boards. Mike