Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
>
> On Tue, 10 Jan 2006 20:14:14 +0100, Greg W:-) <onegammyleg@y...>  
> wrote:
> 
> > Has anyone had any success using toner transfer methods in printing
> > lettering onto front panels of project boxes.?
> >
> > I dont like the rub on transfer method and some easy diy budget idea
> > would be good.
> >
> 
> 
> YES, i have tried it.
> With a thin, small aluminum panel, and it worked just the same as a PCB.
> 
> I also used PCBs as front panels with the copper removed.

I used to do all my front panels with rub-on lettering. Looks
fantastic, clear coat protects it, but what a pain to apply. A couple
of times I used PCB material etched and backlit, also a pain as I was
making photo etch patterns with rub-on patterns.

Stefan, did you only use black toner transfer, or color laser? If
there is a paper to use (or transparency film) for toner transfer,
being able to use color laser would be pretty cool.

Steve Greenfield