After trying to cut boards with a Dremel (way too much dust) and a hacksaw (a fair amount of work), I finally tried the paper cutter route a few weeks ago. Works like a charm! (of course I used the paper cutter out of my wife's home office so we'll see how long that lasts) :-) later chuckc On Thu, 4 Jul 2002 08:11:33 -0400 "Rick C." wrote: I still recommend the paper cutter. Will cut almost perfect edges. Brand new at Staples for $39.99. http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/SKU.asp?BCFlag=False&PageType=1&SKU=108209 I have bought them at yard sales for 5 bucks. Highly recommend going this route first. To get a factory edge, I use a table top combination belt sander/disc sander. Brand new from Sears for $119.95, Harbor Freight $79.99, again buy used for about $20. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=5154 A hand disc sander will work if you can hold the board steady too. Rick Jesse Lackey wrote: > 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 > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body