Homebrew PCBs

dude, instead of making flat statements with zero backup data or 
rationale,  please explain why.  propose alternate solutions.  what 
would you have me do?  cup my hands to hold the etchant?  build your 
case.  prove your expertise.   describe experiments you have done and 
the results.  Show some examples of boards you have done.  If you are 
just quoting some one else's work, give a reference/pointer/url/...  

I can only speak for myself but I don't see a lot of credibility so 
far and mere repetition of unsubstantiated opinion will not increase 
it.


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc" <eemikez@c...> wrote:
> 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