Hello all,

I've been making my first few pcbs, using an iron-on method (laserprint
to special paper) and they're looking sharp.

But cutting them is a royal pain.  I use a hacksaw and its basically
impossible to get a straight cut (maybe I need a new/better hacksaw).
And it takes forever.

What do people use for this?  A discussion on this webpage
(http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~wwl/pcbs.html) suggests a guillotine /
shears, but I'm hoping for something cheaper - and in the usa, this
source is in the UK.  Jigsaw?  How well do they work?  I don't need
perfect cuts but a hacksaw is quite ugly.

Also I need to cover the copper with something after its assembled to
prevent oxidation.  Tinning is mentioned ... seems like a messy and
expensive pain.  What about a "flux pen" or "flux rework"?  Could I just
spray clear acrylic sealer stuff over it?  A couple coats would seal
well, I'd think.  Anyone try that?

Thanks yet again for advice from the list...
Regards
Jesse

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