Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "jerrytr2.com" <jerry@...> wrote:
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "James Bishop" <bishopaj@> 
> wrote:


>    I have a board soaking right now.  This time, I sanded it with 600 
> grit, cleaned it off with lacquer thinner and paper towels, then with 
> denatured alcohol and cotton balls. We'll see how it turns out.

Again, I like the scotch pads, they clean the board well and leave
just enough texture (that soft brushed look) and the nature of the pad
makes sure the whole board gets cleaned well. And Dawn dish soap
because it is rated as a number one grease cutter. This seems more
than sufficient for good adhesion. If it isn't doing it, I'd look at
transfer temperature or maybe the type of toner (ie printer brand).
When I tried this process years ago, I had mediocre results (always
some traces lifting). Now it's flawless for me and I'm pretty sure
it's mostly due to a better printer.

>  My wife is annoyed by how much time 
> I'm spending in front of the computer drawing pretty pictures.

I turn out a board and it looks so perfect, I think they are so cool
with all those little copper traces. I proudly show my wife my
finished boards ... she's clearly not impressed *sigh*.


Good luck Jerry,
Phil