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Hi all,

I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.

Think and Tinker has them, but I was also looking for another source
in the States.

A search of the archives showed a few places not in the US.

Ditto for engraving bits.

Thanks !

Dave

I personally use mouser, they distribute all sorts of stuff and their prices
don't seem too bad. Other than resistors, they haven't come across any
minimum package requirements.

They are online at www.mouser.com, the part number for the stuff I usually
buy is 501-FR4X6S, but they have different sizes and materials.

Anthony

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Mucha [mailto:dave_mucha@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 2:07 PM
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] pcb material
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
>
> Think and Tinker has them, but I was also looking for another source
> in the States.
>
> A search of the archives showed a few places not in the US.
>
> Ditto for engraving bits.
>
> Thanks !
>
> Dave
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IMHO I don't think you get any better than t&t (aka precise cut ) bits for
the same price range. When I was setting up - I checked with a local tool
co, and for a single 1/32" was $12. !!!

Webtronics.com (aka circuit specialists) has a limited selection of plain
copper clad boards. Pricing seems to be about the same across all the
retailers.t&t Mouser et all

http://www.soundclick.com/jtsound

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 2:07 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] pcb material


> Hi all,
>
> I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
>
> Think and Tinker has them, but I was also looking for another source
> in the States.
>
> A search of the archives showed a few places not in the US.
>
> Ditto for engraving bits.
>
> Thanks !
>
> Dave
>
>
> Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Bookmarks and files:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs
>
>
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--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Jeremy Taylor" <jt@j...> wrote:

> IMHO I don't think you get any better than t&t (aka precise cut )

bits for

> the same price range. When I was setting up - I checked with a

local tool

> co, and for a single 1/32" was $12. !!!
>
> Webtronics.com (aka circuit specialists) has a limited selection of

plain

> copper clad boards. Pricing seems to be about the same across all

the

> retailers.t&t Mouser et all
>
> http://www.soundclick.com/jtsound
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@y...>
> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 2:07 PM
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] pcb material
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
> >
> > Think and Tinker has them, but I was also looking for another

source

> > in the States.
> >
> > A search of the archives showed a few places not in the US.
> >
> > Ditto for engraving bits.
> >
> > Thanks !
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Bookmarks and

files:

> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
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> >

Circuit Board Sizes


Thick Sides Cu Oz Length Width Vendor 1 Unit Cost
1/16 1 1 3 5 Circuit Specialists $1.85
1/16 1 1 4 6 Circuit Specialists $2.95
1/16 1 1 6 6 Circuit Specialists $3.25
1/16 1 1 6 9 Circuit Specialists $4.75
1/16 1 1 8 10 Circuit Specialists $7.50
1/16 2 1 6 9 Circuit Specialists $5.25
1/16 1 1 3 6 Jameco $3.49
1/16 1 1 6 6 Jameco $4.95
1/16 1 1 12 12 Jameco $13.95
1/16 2 1 3 6 Jameco $4.95
1/16 2 1 6 6 Jameco $7.95
1/16 2 1 12 12 Jameco $17.95
1/16 1 1 4 6 Digikey $4.85
1/16 1 1 6 6 Digikey 6.20
1/16 1 1 6 9 Digikey $9.30
1/16 1 1 18 18 Digikey $37.85
1/16 1 1 12 18 Digikey $29.32
1/16 1 1 3 4.5 Digikey $3.10
1/16 1 1 4.5 7 Digikey $5.43
1/16 1 1 12 12 Digikey $19.58
1/16 2 1 3 4.5 Digikey $4.66
1/16 2 1 12 12 Digikey $28.46
1/16 2 1 18 18 Digikey $54.64
1/16 2 1 4.5 7 Digikey $8.81
1/16 2 1 4 6 Digikey $7.45
1/16 2 1 6 6 Digikey $10.08
1/16 2 1 6 9 Digikey $15.11
1/16 2 1 12 18 Digikey $42.67
1/16 1 1 4 6 Mouser $1.96
1/16 1 1 8 10 Mouser $6.14
1/16 1 1 12 12 Mouser $8.36
1/16 1 1 3 5 Allied $2.95
1/16 1 1 4 6 Allied $3.70
1/16 1 1 6 6 Allied $4.50
1/16 1 1 6 9 Allied $7.43
1/16 1 1 8 10 Allied $10.32
1/16 1 1 12 12 Allied $12.41
1/16 2 1 4 6 Allied $5.43
1/16 2 1 12 12 Allied $14.20
1/16 1 1/4 8 10 Pulsar $13.95
1/16 1 1/2 8 10 Pulsar $10.49
1/16 2 1/4 8 10 Pulsar $16.95
1/16 2 1/2 8 10 Pulsar $10.95
1/16 1 1 9 12 Tecnics $11.00
1/16 1 2 9 12 Tecnics $13.00

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Jeremy Taylor" <jt@j...> wrote:

> IMHO I don't think you get any better than t&t (aka precise cut )

bits for

> the same price range. When I was setting up - I checked with a

local tool

> co, and for a single 1/32" was $12. !!!
>
> Webtronics.com (aka circuit specialists) has a limited selection of

plain

> copper clad boards. Pricing seems to be about the same across all

the

> retailers.t&t Mouser et all
>
> http://www.soundclick.com/jtsound
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@y...>
> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 2:07 PM
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] pcb material
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
> >
> > Think and Tinker has them, but I was also looking for another

source

> > in the States.
> >
> > A search of the archives showed a few places not in the US.
> >
> > Ditto for engraving bits.
> >
> > Thanks !
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Bookmarks and

files:

> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs
> >
> >
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> >
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> >

This is a list I assembled a few weeks ago. Products and prices were
obtained from current catalogs and web sites. It should still be
accurate. Hope this helps.

Rusty Turley

Thick Sides Cu Oz Length Width Vendor 1 Unit Cost
1/16 1 1 3 5 Circuit Specialists $1.85
1/16 1 1 4 6 Circuit Specialists $2.95
1/16 1 1 6 6 Circuit Specialists $3.25
1/16 1 1 6 9 Circuit Specialists $4.75
1/16 1 1 8 10 Circuit Specialists $7.50
1/16 2 1 6 9 Circuit Specialists $5.25
1/16 1 1 3 6 Jameco $3.49
1/16 1 1 6 6 Jameco $4.95
1/16 1 1 12 12 Jameco $13.95
1/16 2 1 3 6 Jameco $4.95
1/16 2 1 6 6 Jameco $7.95
1/16 2 1 12 12 Jameco $17.95
1/16 1 1 4 6 Digikey $4.85
1/16 1 1 6 6 Digikey $6.20
1/16 1 1 6 9 Digikey $9.30
1/16 1 1 18 18 Digikey $37.85
1/16 1 1 12 18 Digikey $29.32
1/16 1 1 3 4.5 Digikey $3.10
1/16 1 1 4.5 7 Digikey $5.43
1/16 1 1 12 12 Digikey $19.58
1/16 2 1 3 4.5 Digikey $4.66
1/16 2 1 12 12 Digikey $28.46
1/16 2 1 18 18 Digikey $54.64
1/16 2 1 4.5 7 Digikey $8.81
1/16 2 1 4 6 Digikey $7.45
1/16 2 1 6 6 Digikey $10.08
1/16 2 1 6 9 Digikey $15.11
1/16 2 1 12 18 Digikey $42.67
1/16 1 1 4 6 Mouser $1.96
1/16 1 1 8 10 Mouser $6.14
1/16 1 1 12 12 Mouser $8.36
1/16 1 1 3 5 Allied $2.95
1/16 1 1 4 6 Allied $3.70
1/16 1 1 6 6 Allied $4.50
1/16 1 1 6 9 Allied $7.43
1/16 1 1 8 10 Allied $10.32
1/16 1 1 12 12 Allied $12.41
1/16 2 1 4 6 Allied $5.43
1/16 2 1 12 12 Allied $14.20
1/16 1 1/4 8 10 Pulsar $13.95
1/16 1 1/2 8 10 Pulsar $10.49
1/16 2 1/4 8 10 Pulsar $16.95
1/16 2 1/2 8 10 Pulsar $10.95
1/16 1 1 9 12 Tecnics $11.00
1/16 1 2 9 12 Tecnics $13.00

Dave Mucha wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
>

This is one thing where Ebay can really be your friend. I've gotten some
very good deals, and seen some even better ones that I didn't get. Like 40 12"
x 16" double sided sheets for $10. It's not always that good but don't go nuts
bidding high either, there will be more next week. The normal is more like 10
or 20 sheets in the 12" x 12" range for $10-$20. Even after shipping it's far
cheaper than a store, but you do have to be willing to wait a week or so if
needed to see a reasonable deal, sometimes there's not much on for sale. Also
pay attention to thickness, some are very thin lamination sheets etc. That's
actually what I prefer for my mostly smaller SMT boards, but if you need
strength then you have to watch for .050 or .069 etc. And more than a few of
these deals have been brand new boards in retail packaging.

Alan

hey dave i have lots of fr-4 board various pieces and thickness much more
than I can use for personal projects lets make a deal thanks luther
stroud

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> I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
>
> Think and Tinker has them, but I was also looking for another

source

> in the States.

Mouser should carry some as far as I know, I think upto a 12" x 12".


Ben

EBAY:

the longer you are PREPARED to wait the better the deal is.

(the prepared is fat because it you don't necessarily really wait long,
but if you approach it with the attitude "i need it in 10 days" it WILL be
a medium deal.
if you think "in a few month i will need it" you may even get it tomorrow,
at a good deal ;-)
- It's like taking the umbrella along or not, you know you can modify the
weather this way ;-)

ST

On Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:50:09 -0500, Alan King <alan@...> wrote:

> Dave Mucha wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
>>
>
> This is one thing where Ebay can really be your friend. I've gotten
> some
> very good deals, and seen some even better ones that I didn't get. Like
> 40 12"
> x 16" double sided sheets for $10. It's not always that good but don't
> go nuts
> bidding high either, there will be more next week. The normal is more
> like 10
> or 20 sheets in the 12" x 12" range for $10-$20. Even after shipping
> it's far
> cheaper than a store, but you do have to be willing to wait a week or so
> if
> needed to see a reasonable deal, sometimes there's not much on for
> sale. Also
> pay attention to thickness, some are very thin lamination sheets etc.
> That's
> actually what I prefer for my mostly smaller SMT boards, but if you need
> strength then you have to watch for .050 or .069 etc. And more than a
> few of
> these deals have been brand new boards in retail packaging.
>
> Alan

Hi Alan,
What search words/terms do you use to find PCB material on E-Bay.
I've used PCB, Printed Circuit board and PC Board and have come up wth mostly crap.
Any search hints would be appreciated.

Thanks
Kevin Lavigne

----- Original Message -----
From: Alan King
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] pcb material


Dave Mucha wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am looking for plain PCB stock. In the United States.
>

This is one thing where Ebay can really be your friend. I've gotten some
very good deals, and seen some even better ones that I didn't get. Like 40 12"
x 16" double sided sheets for $10. It's not always that good but don't go nuts
bidding high either, there will be more next week. The normal is more like 10
or 20 sheets in the 12" x 12" range for $10-$20. Even after shipping it's far
cheaper than a store, but you do have to be willing to wait a week or so if
needed to see a reasonable deal, sometimes there's not much on for sale. Also
pay attention to thickness, some are very thin lamination sheets etc. That's
actually what I prefer for my mostly smaller SMT boards, but if you need
strength then you have to watch for .050 or .069 etc. And more than a few of
these deals have been brand new boards in retail packaging.

Alan



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"Copper Clad" or "laminate" seem to work for me. Do keep shipping
costs in mind, not only can this stuff be heavy, but some eBay
sellers like to make a profit on the shipping.

I just picked up 10- 8x16 inch panels of 0.062 tick DS for $12, but
shipping was another $18. Of course, even with shipping it's a better
deal that mouser/digikey type suppliers.

-Denny

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin Lavigne" <klavigne@c...>
wrote:

> Hi Alan,
> What search words/terms do you use to find PCB material on E-

Bay.

> I've used PCB, Printed Circuit board and PC Board and have come up

wth mostly crap.

> Any search hints would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Kevin Lavigne

Kevin Lavigne wrote:

> Hi Alan,
> What search words/terms do you use to find PCB material on E-Bay.
> I've used PCB, Printed Circuit board and PC Board and have come up wth mostly crap.
> Any search hints would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks

Start already in the Business:Electronics subcategory, and then only search
within that category for PCB and similar terms. Then you only turn up rather
related things, and almost everything on Ebay that is really PCB related gets
posted at least in that correct subcategory. Actual subcat. path may be a bit
different of course, but it's easy to find after finding a few electronics
items. Use your My Ebay: Favorites page, and make Electronics category your
first one. Then just go to my ebay click favs and it and you start in the right
place..

Alan