Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Alan J. Franzman"
<a.j.franzman@v...> wrote:
> --- 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.

I misread... I thought you meant iron it on and use toluene only to
dissolve the paper.

I think I'd be more interested in making a slow laminator.

Steve