Homebrew PCBs

Did you preheat the copper clad??
Very important.

Roland F. Harriston, PD



Brian wrote:

> I searched for TT and got 1000's or returns, on this group and the
> web, so I thought I would ask here.
>
> I did a TT. Good results before. I have tried to peel the paper off
> when hot and it worked ok. Then I tried to let it cool and soak it in
> water then peel it off. Worked ok.
>
> My problem now is that when I soak it in water for 15 or so minutes I
> have parts of the traces not sticking to the board. I used rubber
> gloves during the whole process and cleaned the board with fingernail
> polish remover with acatone.
>
> Am I not heating it long enough (3 to 5 minutes with an iron) or not
> letting it soak long enough, tried cold and hot water?
>
> I am using kodak glossy paper.
>
> TT seams like a good way to go but I think I am doing something wrong.
>
> If anyone has a good proceedure I would like to try it.
>
> Brian
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