Homebrew PCBs

Hi David.

I have seen a reciprocating hacksaw system used for cutting large 
diameter pipes. Maybe a weekend with a motorised geared circular drive, 
offset cam and some angle iron might produce a design worth considering.

How's the cricket going?

Regards,

Ross Mckenzie
ValuSoft
Melbourne Australia

David McNab wrote:

> Hi,
>
> After switching to niponcio's method of using label backing paper for
> the TT, one major source of pain has gone away.
>
> Now for another painful area - cutting boards.
>
> I tried a jigsaw mounted upside down under a table - worked great for a
> few cuts, till the teeth wore out - I gave it up because I knew the cost
> of blades would quickly start to add up.
>
> Then, a hardware store salesman recommended I build a mitre box, and cut
> the board along-ways with a hacksaw. This works well - gets a very clean
> precise cut, but long (15cm/6inch) cuts take 5 minutes of hard sawing
> and gives me sore arms.
>
> I considered a band saw but those things cost more than I'm ready to pay
> at this time.
>
> Can anyone offer any better ideas for fast precise cutting of boards
> using cheap equipment?
>
> Cheers
> David
>
>