Homebrew PCBs

Bob,

That is an asome suggestion, a true breakthru in the TT process. I am 
using Staples paper with GBC H200, soaking in cold water for an hour 
and removal of paper was difficult and never complete. With your 
suggestion I have no doubt I will be able to have better results. 
Summarizing your observations:
1. Warm water (not hot, but warm). Some people claimed that hot water 
does it- I never believed that although I never tried it)
2. Soap (dishwasher soap) - obvious now.
3. Pencil eraser. - That is is a true innovation!

Thanks for sharing, Mike

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Weiss" <BWeiss@p...> wrote:
> 
> Last night I was working on a double sided board and I have some 
> traces that are 8mil apart. I too was having a problem with getting 
> the paper out in between the traces and didn't want to rub too hard 
> for fear of ripping up the toner. I let it soak in warm soapy water 
> for about 1/2 hour and then used a pencil eraser (on the end of a 
#2 
> lead pencil) and rubbed where it wasn't comming off. To my surprise 
> it works like a champ. It takes the paper right off and does no 
harm 
> to the traces. I did notice though that you HAVE TO DO IT while its 
> wet. If you try doing it when its dry it will mess up the toner. I 
> was even able to get the paper out in the drill holes. I usually 
> just let them go and etch as is. But I looked at the board under a 
> magnifying glass and its perfect!! No problems with the traces at 
> all and no paper! Try it out and let me know how it works for you.
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