Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <alienrelics@y...> 
wrote:
> Hmmm... gonna have to Google. What is toluene and where would I
> find it? Maybe it is supposed to dissolve the coating on the
> inkjet paper while not dissolving the toner?

Toluene is another solvent.  It was used in cement for plastic 
(styrene) models, maybe still is if you know where to shop.  Some 
kids got high by sniffing model glue which is why they came out with 
the new "sniff safe" model glues.  You might be able to find toluene 
in a well-stocked home improvement center.

Whatever solvent you use, it has to at least soften the toner to get 
it to stick to the copper.  I was thinking you could also try xylol 
(xylene) since it is less active than acetone, but it is slow drying 
and somewhat oily-feeling, so probably will not give good results.

Alan "A.J." Franzman