Homebrew PCBs

> We do monitor the group closely and will
> step in as soon as we see a discussion heading off topic. 


This is pretty much what I meant.

7x10 is considdered a 'gerneral store' where the guys sit around and 
shoot the s__t, mostly about the lathe, but also mills, differences, 
how to run them, how to select tools, how to cut parts, electronics, 
welding, heat treating and any questions about tools, machining or 
pretty much any thing you would do in a shop.

BasicStamps is self monitored.  The users will ask for off topic 
stuff to be stopped.

The CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO list is clear when you sign up, it is about 
making machines and the stuff directly related to making them and the 
software to use them.

Questions like how to use or select tool bits and cutting speeds and 
using the machines are off topic and the moderators are polite but 
stick to that format.

As a group we all agreed to that when we signed up and I really 
believe the vast majority don't have a problem with it.  I certainly 
don't and like that there are so many posts daily that are related to 
that topic.  In fact, more than once, I asked a guy to take his topic 
off list.  Usually, by offering an explanation of what I thought he 
wanted, where to find an answer, and asking that no responses be 
posted, not even to say 'thanks'  I have also seen some posts in the 
fringes that I had an interest in, and gave a real effort to bring 
them on topic.

Just the fact that this discussion even made it on this list shows 
that it is lightly moderated.

Also, I believe we have discussed it to death and I think it should 
be ended. If anyone does want to comment, please feel free to contact 
me.


Now, an ON-topic question, I have a T-tech circuit board etcher that 
I am planning on putting on e-Bay, software, lisecnsed dongel, the 
works.

I would like to replace it with something to do circuit boards, but 
my total yearly board use is not really too big.  I have done the 
iron transfer and like it for small boards, but it does (in my 
opinion) have limitations.

What would anyone suggest a novice guy use to make boards ?  I have 
been using Eagle in a limited fashion and have not ever needed to 
exceed the limits of the trial version, so my boards are not too 
large.

Dave
(btw, any idea how to price the T-tech unit?)