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Another use for baggies was Re: hot glue gun glue

2004-08-09 by Phil

that's not a bad idea at all for etching though I'd be very careful 
even with double bagging.   Its a good, cheap way to do quick one-off 
etches.  Even allows for aggitation though I'd be reluctant to handle 
a full bag.

Still, I prefer the tank I made which has a bubbler and heater.  
Yeah, its more "stuff" and requires cleaning but I get very 
consistant, even etching and can do multiple boards at once.  Pouring 
etchant back into the storage container is very precise.  I'll stick 
with it.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo" <ballendo@y...> 
wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Forgot to add: When done, just clip a corner with scissors and the 
> bag contents can be funneled into a disposal or storage container.
> 
> And the bag(s) can be put into hot water to speed up the etching...
> 
> Ballendo
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo" <ballendo@y...> 
> wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > Ziplock sandwich bags. 
> > 
> > (Doubled inside of freezer ziplock bags for safety/redundancy<G>) 
> > 
> > Hope this helps,
> > 
> > Ballendo
> > 
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> 
> wrote:
> > > hmmm,  what do you use to contain your etchant when you are 
> etching 
> > > at board?
> > > 
> > > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc" <eemikez@c...> 
> > wrote:
> > > > You don't need a tank. It's not needed nor required.
> > > > Save your energy on making the boards. Mike

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