Homebrew PCBs

Good caution, Stefan, regarding the dust created when working with FR4, 
thank you. And thanks to all for the ideas.

Another source suggested the use of a Dremel rotary tool with the Dremel 
router table accessory to cut and shape FR4. A diamond-tipped bit is 
used as the router bit. Anyone have thoughts about that technique? Good? 
Bad? Smart? Dumb?

Thanks.

Steve

Stefan Trethan wrote:
> That's one reason why i use a shear. The edges aren't quite as clean but
> each set of lungs lasts twice as long ;-)
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> A respirator is only part of the solution, you have to take it off some
> time. Best to collect the dust with a vacuum cleaner.
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> ST
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> On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:42 PM, pcb.easy <rpdavidson@...> wrote:
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>> I have found and use a small 4" table saw from Harbor freight ITEM
>> 93211-1VGA works really well for small (less than 12 square inch)PCBs.
>> The saw is often on sale in the store for $29. The saw comes with a
>> cheap blade that is not worth keeping! Go down to Home Depot and buy a
>> good carbide tip 4" blade, it will last a very long time. Remember
>> that the dust from cutting fiberglass is DEADLY, wear a good dust
>> resporator to protect your only set of LUNGS!
>>
>> Ron
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>>
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