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Silicone paper experiments

2005-05-13 by Stefan Trethan

Hi, first, the sanding did no good it impedes transfer. I did however try more today. It seems high temperature silicone produces good results, every time. my

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RE : RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Saw for PCBs

2005-05-13 by Robert Hedan

Hi, The blade is 1/8 thick or so, I consider it a bit too wide. By cutting at 45deg with only the tip of one edge, I don t have to cut deep, less dust,

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Re: RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Saw for PCBs

2005-05-13 by Radra

Robert, Why do you make cuts on both sides of the PCB instead of only making a single cut thru the entire PCB? Does this saw have an built-in water feed? By

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Saw for PCBs

2005-05-13 by Alan King

... Another method is get a set of the KV drawer slide rails from Lowes. Take off the outer rail, to only use the inner and middle parts. Mount two on a

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silicone paper

2005-05-13 by Stefan Trethan

hi, i just did he following: I used sandpaper to sand the surface of silicone coated paper, and i did not see the destructive effects of the fuser. I ill try

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Saw for PCBs

2005-05-13 by Brian Clancy

This is marketed in Australia as a GMC. It works well on PCBs but you need to wear a raincoat while using it. Cheers Brian ... From:

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RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Saw for PCBs

2005-05-13 by Robert Hedan

I just bought a similar model, very slight differences, mine is probably old stock. I cut a board without any water and it worked fine. Water is recommended

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Saw for PCBs

2005-05-13 by Radra

I see Harbor Freight is having a sale on a tile saw. Looks like it might be useful for cutting PCBs to size. Cost is $66.

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silicone paper

2005-05-12 by Stefan Trethan

... No, i fear too that silicone in homeopathic doses will not do any good. When i scrape it so thin that the surface becomes dull (paper fibers sticking

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silicone paper

2005-05-12 by KD5NWA

I checked out the silicone coated paper at the office supply place and it s a no go. You can t even tell there is silicone in there, the layer is so incredibly

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silicone paper

2005-05-12 by Stefan Trethan

The silicone paper is frustrating me a lot. Instead of getting better things seem to get only worse. I have picked up a 20cm wide stainless squeegee which is

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Re: Ultrasonic Cleaner For PCB's?

2005-05-11 by oatmealnick

... production ... abrasive. ... Ultrasonic ... because i have ... I ve used both those methods, Which work fine for now I was just trying to cut down some of

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Coloring PCB

2005-05-10 by Stefan Trethan

... that is not color, it is soldermask. It can be screenprinted, and there is soldermask that is used like dry-film resist (laminated and photo-structured).

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Ultrasonic Cleaner For PCB's?

2005-05-10 by oatmealnick

Hey guys, I was wondering if it would be possible to use an Ultrasonic Cleaner to clean Copper Clad boards instead of scrubbing them before transfer? Has

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Coloring PCB

2005-05-10 by yutates

hi everyone, i m a newbie who wants to learn how to color the PCB s copper side -green or red- ? thanks for your help... utku

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silicone paper

2005-05-10 by Stefan Trethan

I agree repeatability must be ensured. If several things can go wrong we must isolate them one by one. For applying the silicone i found a steel squeegee is

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silicone paper

2005-05-09 by Martin Haverland

... a sensible point: trying to iron directly after the print: the toner will not be dried / cooled down ...(?) ... sensible point / idea: the good results of

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silicone paper

2005-05-09 by Martin Haverland

...and it will be pretty expensive i ll bet :-) To Stefan: i came to the same conclusions like you independently :-) i m looking for a simple method to make

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silicone paper

2005-05-09 by KD5NWA

I called a local office supply place, they told me they have silicone coated paper that can be put through a Laser Jet. I will go down tomorrow and see if it

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] silcone paper

2005-05-09 by Stefan Trethan

On Mon, 9 May 2005 21:21:33 +0200, Martin Haverland ... I fixed the printer too, a paper fragment was attached to a roller it shouldn t be attached to. But

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