Homebrew PCBs

The subject of cutting pcb's seems to pop up frequently and probably 
should be addresses in a FAQ somewhere. I am always somewhat astounded 
by the number of expensive/complex solutions offered for such a 
relatively simple problem. Unless you are running a production setup or 
have lots of money to throw at an expensive shear, there is no reason to 
run to power tools for the solution. Since the vast majority of pcb cuts 
are straight, the score and snap method a still in my mind the best 
method - cheap, safe, easy on the tools, lungs and ears and little 
wasted material. The cuts come out fairly clean and a few swipes across 
a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper is usually enough for a very smooth edge. 
You can see the process in the first part if this video: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP1Uw-lI7BU. The tool is a carbide tipped 
laminate cutter you can probably pick up at any hardware store, although 
a glass cutter or even a sharp blade could possible also be used in a pinch.

For the occasional board that requires cutouts a mini hacksaw and a file 
does the trick.

Just my 2c
Eddie

Frank P wrote:
>
> So I decided to do some more research on the Internet on this subject 
> and look what I found!!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Q_6-cRua4 
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Q_6-cRua4>
>
> Cheap and easy....but I wonder if it would work on copper clad...?
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:Homebrew_PCBs%40yahoogroups.com>, "Frank P" <qz9090@...> wrote:
> >
> > There has been a lot of discussion centered on the laser toner 
> transfer methods but how do you folks cut your copper clad sheets?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
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