Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Boman33" <boman33@...> wrote:
>
> Are there any problems running the diamond saw dry?
> I am thinking about cutting apart finished assembled SMT boards.
> Any vibration problems damaging components?  Especially crystals?
> Bertho
>

Dust.

Will it damage your components? Dunno, but I would think not unless it somehow causes a chip not to connect properly in a socket (e.g., if you pulled a chip and reinserted it, the dust might cause a poor connection).

On the other hand, I am fairly confident it WILL damage your lungs. Wear a dust mask!