Homebrew PCBs

Don't expect perfect results your first time.  There are many many many articles online covering the laser toner transfer.  If you are looking for a cheap reusable setup, look into cupric chloride (the green stuff you make with hardware store muratic acid, and peroxide).  As for paper, a lot of people recommend staples brand photo paper, I just use old magazines with glossy paper.  And for good priced copper-clad look at what goldmineelectronics.com has to offer.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "AD5VJ  Bob" <rtnmi@...> wrote:
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> I am wanting information on using a Laser printer process for making homebrew pcb's. I have a Dell 1700 laser printer and understand
> that it will work well for printed circuit board prints for board etching.
> 
> But what type and weight paper do I use, ect?
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> Can anyone point me to a good process description on the web that tells step by step how to use this method? 
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> I am also wondering with all the different choices out there, how do you know how thick the layer of copper should be on the board.
> I am finding .060 and .090, but not sure what to choose.
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> I think I may purchase a Radio Shack kit for etching the board. It is Radio Shack cat no. 276-1576, is there anything bad about that
> choice? 
> 
> I really dont have a lot of money to spend on mistakes, I need something that works first time out of the chute.
> 
> Bob AD5VJ
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