Homebrew PCBs

Neat idea on the .45 cal brass to burn the hole - I was thinking of something along those lines - I think that might be what I try first.  I really think I can put a 5/8" hole by heating pretty easy - I got a good bit of brass around of different calibers. Will a strip of duct tape work to seal the hole?

Thanks - I'm sure glad this thread got started and went the direction it did...  sorta hi-jacked I guess, but both topics were good.

Ken H.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, kabowers@... wrote:
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> On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:37:55 +0100, you wrote:
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> >Any size hole melting and covering with strong adhesive tape should do.
> >
> >Remember the "kit" is so that even mechanically challenged people can
> >refill, I'm sure you can find a way to put the toner in without it.
> >
> >ST
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> >
> One refill issue back to when the original laserjet/laserwriter was introduced 
> was punching holes in the toner cartridge without getting plastic chips into the toner.
> The toner cartridge has two compartments; one to supply the new toner, the second
> is the "trash can" to hold the toner that scrapped off the drum. One trick was to
> punch the primer out of a .45 auto cartridge case and mount it on a stick (or
> soldering iron) so it could be heated and punched through the plastic.
> 
> Keith Bowers WB4LSJ- Thomasville, NC
>