If I need to do a board to test on really fast I use 0.8mm board. Then I can simply cut it with a pair of scissors! This isn't anything for a production version but is great for a simple prototype. They are also thin enough that there may be a printer here somewhere capable of feeding them... Kyrre ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Harris" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 1:05 AM Subject: [EE]: What thickness PCB? & cutting? > How does one choose what thickness PCB they wish to use? I have some stuff > that is .064", but I also have some quantity of some REALLY thin copper clad > board. .032" or maybe less (not sure, my eyes get crosseyed when looking > at it;). I'd really like to use the .032" stuff I have, but I am not sure > how to determine if a project needs the thicker board. > > I have mostly been using .064" (single board purchases and such), but if I > can, I want to use up the other material I have. > > Also, on thicker boards, what are you all doing in terms of cutting the > copper clad board? I still have several 3x5's (or there abouts) but I only > need 3x2's - so far I've been suffering thru hacksawing - anyone have > easier/quicker suggestions? I have heard of PCB guilliteans (sp?) but I > haven't been able to find small ones in the states (all I seem to find are > "industrial" size units). > > Any suggestions would be most appreciated!! > > -Tony > > -- > 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 hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu