Martin, I've also read the same article. I normally use point to point
soldered prototypes. I don't have a Laser printer but I do have an Epson
Stylus Color ink jet and I was wondering if anyone has used ink jets with
this or other similar methods? The printer is fairly accurate as far as
dimensions. Thanks,

   - Tom

At 09:26 AM 10/1/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Apparently the foil has a thin, strong, dimensionally stable backing that
>remains on the foil after etching.
>
>Also, surplus PCB blanks are the preferred hobbyist material primarily
>because we have no alternative, other than wirewrap and point to point.
> The special foil used here is US$45 for 5 8x10" sheets and US$80 for 10
>8x10" sheets, and this method has very little waste, one sheet can make
>several smaller boards.  Convenience, ease of use, and final results count
>for a lot.  This method doesn't require a darkroom, exposures, UV light
>source, or any chemicals except the etchant.  Plus there is no time
>required for drilling, and aligning both sides of a double sided board is a
>snap.  Anybody with just a laser printer can use this method, and a copier
>will work well too if you don't use prepunched perfboard (it's hard to get
>perfect 1:1 copying on any copier).
>
>In any case, this certainly looks like it is worth trying.  Incidentally,
>the author now uses this method for all his prototype boards, event those
>that will have a high volume production later.
>
>CIAO - Martin R. Green