Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] DLP
2011-02-03 by Cristian
... I have time and a cnc machine to try that, but no such sharp laser. Could you give me the supplier s contact details, please? Cristian [Non-text portions
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Re: Confirmed: MEK no longer for sale in California.
2011-02-03 by hotsnausage
I m with Carl on this one -- this doesn t seem to me to be a case of Better Living through Chemistry . We use 000 steel wool for everything --
[Homebrew_PCBs] DLP
2011-02-02 by Mark Lerman
Hi Rick, I must admit that I have put DLP on the side for now because I have been unable to get consistent results. I bought a LJ2200 as someone else mentioned
Re: Problem removing toner
2011-02-02 by mellow_dog
... OOps! I meant Dell_1710 Laser Printer.
Re: Problem removing toner
2011-02-02 by mellow_dog
... Mark, Are you still doing direct laser printing ? If so, how is it working or not working for you? Sorry for the hijack people. If you have an update
Re: Problem removing toner
2011-02-01 by skatefriday
Yes, acetone does not work for Samsung toner (at least not for late model printers).
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Problem removing toner) was MEK no longer in california
2011-01-31 by Leon Heller
... Lacquer thinner in the UK is xylene. I ve got a can of the stuff. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: Problem removing toner) was MEK no longer in california
2011-01-31 by skatefriday
According to the KleenStrip MSDS for lacquer thinner there is no xylene in it. Hazardous Components 1. Methanol {Methyl alcohol; Carbinol; Wood alcohol}
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Problem removing toner) was MEK no longer in california
2011-01-31 by rrrydman@aol.com
xylene is quite safe is an overstatement of the truth. Xylene is highly flamable, it is also toxic, accidental or intentional inhalation of vapors can cause
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Problem removing toner) was MEK no longer in california
2011-01-31 by Leon Heller
... Lacquer thinners is xylene, it s quite safe. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Confirmed: MEK no longer for sale in California.
2011-01-31 by Carl W. Livingston
I’ve been following this thread for a while, now… I use the 3M Scotch-Brite. The Red is better than the Green. It stands up longer before breaking down.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Problem removing toner
2011-01-31 by Mark Lerman
I m wondering if some of the toner removal problems might not be from too much heat. When I was doing direct laser printing - laser printing directly on
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] MEK no longer for sale in California? (was: Re: Problem removing toner)
2011-01-31 by Peter Harrison
As a matter of interest, what happens if you leave the toner there? Does it prevent soldering?
Confirmed: MEK no longer for sale in California.
2011-01-31 by skatefriday
Called WMBarr this morning. MEK, along with xylene are no longer available in California as of Dec 31, 2009. Goofoff, according to it s MSDS, has changed it s
MEK no longer for sale in California? (was: Re: Problem removing toner)
2011-01-31 by designer_craig
I was over at OSH in Sunnyvale Saturday and they had both MEK and Acetone. I worry that its just a matter of time before both of these are pulled from public
Re: Problem removing toner) was MEK no longer in california
2011-01-31 by toneboy22
I ve been using lacquer thinner since forever! for removing the toner resist from my pcbs. Although ALL lacquer paint is banned from california, lacquer
Re: Cnc cutting
2011-01-31 by fcolynu_soonet_ca
There is also yahoo group for pcb-gcode. I have tried their software and found that it works well for the board I was working on last summer. I didn t mill it
MEK no longer for sale in California? (was: Re: Problem removing toner)
2011-01-31 by skatefriday
Still listed here http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=21&prodid=103 I think I m going to call KleenStrip on Monday. Is Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] MEK no longer for sale in California? (was: Re: Problem removing toner)
2011-01-30 by Malcolm Parker-Lisberg
Search for butanone on ebay.com, 4 listings returned. Banned because it s good for making bombs? It s used as PVC pipe cement in the UK Malcolm I don t suffer
MEK no longer for sale in California? (was: Re: Problem removing toner)
2011-01-30 by skatefriday
I went in search of some MEK today as acetone to the Samsung toner is pretty much about as useful as water. Home Depot, Lowes, and Orchard Supply Hardware all
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Problem removing toner
2011-01-30 by Ryan Bray
I used to use the Samsung, staples photopaper combination, and it gave wonderful results, but I found it too unreliable when it chose not to transfer. I
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Problem removing toner
2011-01-30 by Piers Goodhew
I m wondering, and maybe it has been said while I wasn t looking, if this Samsung toner sticks so well, is there any noticeable difference/improvement in
Re: Problem removing toner
2011-01-30 by edllew
... I use a Samsung printer (ML-1665) and went through the same process with the same results over the past couple months. I settled on glossy Staples paper
Re: Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by skatefriday
... I don t have access to any other printers and am new to the hobby. However, I ve found that Samsung toner on Staples glossy photo paper transfers quite
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by Jan Kok
... Yup, I have an HP. It sounds like Samsung uses a different toner formula. Have you campared how the toner transfer process works for the Samsung printers
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by Ryan Bray
Goofoff is a household cleaner to remove gunk, residues, etc... but one of the ingredients is Xylene, and it happens to be an amazing solvent for removing
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by Gary LaForce
I use a cleaner called Print Knot by GC that cuts it right off. From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by kabowers@NorthState.net
... I am using an HP. Keith Bowers WB4LSJ- Thomasville, NC
Re: Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by skatefriday
... Are you using a recent vintage samsung with samsung toner? I d guess you have an HP. FWIW to the other responders I tried acetone before trying MEK.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by kabowers@NorthState.net
... I have trays that almost exactly fit my normal board sizes (the black ones from frozen dinners) and only use enough solvent to cover the board, then
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by Ryan Bray
Xylene in goofoff was the only thing that removes Samsung toner that I have ever seen to work, but it works really well. A couple drops and a little rubbing
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by Jan Kok
... Just curious, how is that better than wiping with a paper towel? Don t you use more solvent that way and end up with a dirty pan? I use MEK (that s what I
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by kabowers@NorthState.net
... Try acetone in a shallow pan with just enough to cover the board. It strips the toner in seconds. I had been wiping for years and recently tried the pan;
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by Harvey White
... I ve started using 1000 grit sandpaper. Works surprisingly well. Don t sand too much, though. Seems to help a bit with electroless tin plating. Harvey
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by Jean-Marc Spaggiari
Hi Craig, I m using aceton and it s working fine. Did you try it? JM Le 28 janv. 2011 22:58, skatefriday a écrit : [Non-text portions
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by Tony Magon
Try acetone Regards Tony Magon VK2IC Carlton - Sydney ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Problem removing toner
2011-01-29 by skatefriday
I have a Samsung copier I m using for PCB toner transfers and the toner seems to adhere very. very well to the copper. Using lacquer thinner I have to scrub
Re: Cnc cutting
2011-01-28 by rlrc2003
Wow Paul, Your fingers must be ready for a vacation after all that. Thanks, This will take me a little while to digest. I am looking forward to trying it none
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cnc cutting
2011-01-28 by Paul Ward
Oh boy, have you opened a can of worms. I ve yet to perform isolation routing, but have been doing quite a bit of research about it recently. Design Software:
Cnc cutting
2011-01-28 by RL
I just started to become interested in making some PCB s and have a very fine step cnc. It has a 8 x 8 inch foot print with steps at over 50,000 per rev. I
Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-27 by bebx2000
The drain cleaning products that contain concentrated sulfuric acid work like magic on sinks stained with ferric chloride. Just put some on a damp sponge, wipe
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-27 by lists
In article , ... Proprietry Ferric Chloride stain remeover is based on Oxalic acid. -- Stuart Winsor Midland RISC OS show -
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-27 by Philip Pemberton
... JohnsonDiversey Titan Sanitiser works a treat for getting rid of FeCl stains. Rinse the sink out to dampen it, turn off the tap and count to ten. Cover
Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-27 by Ben L
... Ferric Chloride will rust things too. It stains most anything it touches. Works best when Heated. Do you have any metal in your Drain? Ferric Chloride
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-27 by Donald H Locker
Remember that a lot of waste lines are made of copper alloys (brass and such) and even small amounts of FeCl will etch them away over time. Donald. -- *Plain
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-26 by Jan Kok
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 1:41 PM, Nathan House ... I did the etching while holding the board above or in a plastic dishwashing basin. I had a 1-liter glass
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-26 by Stefan Trethan
You might not want to do this in a good sink. FeCl stains like hell, even porcelain is difficult to keep clean. I take the rust issues, which are easily
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-26 by Nathan House
... Well, maybe I should give ferric chloride a try then. It would avoid the rust problem which I only recently learned about, is probably safer to use (there
Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-25 by John Ferrell
I have always used a glass baking dish with a cover as an etching tank. Of course if you are doing a lot of larger boards you might not find exactly what you
Re: Building an etching tank?
2011-01-24 by tjarnoldxch