I have been using an old 12"  x 12" paper cutter (never seems to get dull,
never sharpened it). It cuts pretty close to the shear line. I finish the
edges with a cheap table type belt/disk sander available from your local
Home Depot or Lowes hardware store. Been using this process for over 25
years with excellent results.
Good luck,
Rick

Vern Jones wrote:

> Peter,
>
> Northern Tool at http://www.NorthernTool.com sells a small shear/bending
> brake combination. It can cut up to 7 7/8". It is priced at $169.99 USD
> they have others at times in the 12" and 30" sizes as well.
>
> I use a 12" model, it has cut many boards, it is the fastest, least
> messy method that I know of, the blades can be re sharpends, but I
> haven't had to have mine sharpened yet...
>
> 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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