I use a 42" shear/brake/roll to get perfect cuts. At times I wish it were 12
or 24 inches wide, because I could sure use the space. The only
consideration is that repeatedly cutting glass boards in the same section of
the blade will dull it in a hurry. I cut in different areas, so as to extend
the useful life of the blade.
Before I bought the shear, I used a saber saw when I only needed a few
boards. I often chose to clamp a straight-edge to the board, then used the
edge as a guide for the saw. One quick pass along the edge with a fine file
takes off the copper burrs. Makes near perfect cuts, but is time consuming.

Chris

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[mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Vern Jones
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 2:10 AM
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: Re: [OT]:PCB Cutting ?


Peter,

Harbor Freight Tools sells a 12" Sheer, Roller, Break tool, works great
for PC Boards.

Vern

Peter Barick wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I would like to cut PCB straight but without a special cutter.
>
> Has anyone experience using a table saw with a small dia. (4 inch)
> "metal, plastics" blade? I have the saw but not the metal blade yet.
>
> In prior hobby pcb work, I used a coping saw or even a hack saw. These
> methods left uneven edges which I then filed, sanded straight.
>
> I'm looking for a better way.
>
> Peter, PIC Newbie
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