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> I have seen a book by Jan Axelson listed that covers manufacturing
> your own PCBs.  Has anyone read this one or have any comments
> about it?
>
> yes, i have a copy of this book. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to
> get an overview of how to make your own PCB's. Among other things,
> It explains the steps involved in image transfer using rub-on traces
> (eg transfer patterns), reversing film, pos-neg film,
> photography/orthographic film, DynaArt, Press-n-Peel, TEC-200, etc.
>
> It also covers a lot of basics such as component selection, preparing
> a schematic, etching, drilling, and soldering. But the coverage on
> this
> is very basic (after all, those topics  _are_  very basic!)
>
> All in all, it's a little bit of everything, but nothing technical or
> terribly
> in depth. As I said above, it's great for an overview of the various
> processes involved. It explains the procedures in great detail, but
> nothing really on theory (how, but not why).
>
> -Phil