From: "Danny Sauer" <piclist@dannysauer.com>


> Padu wrote regarding 'Re: [OT] Cutting PCB' on Mon, Nov 28 at 11:59:
>> I'm using a regular jig saw upside down. I lock its handle with a vise 
>> and
>> turn it on. My saw has an ON lock, but you could use a piece of wire to
>> keep it on without you having to keep pressing it, then I just slide the
>> pcb to make the cut, similar to operating a band saw. I'm using a medium
>> steel blade, cuts are perfect.
>
> That gets the award for "most dangerous-sounding method which I've
> considered attempting myself" - and possibly "most likely to result in
> loss of blood". :)
>
> I have a benchtop bandsaw (woodcutting) which I got for free from a
> relative, but I don't use it.  Next time you find yourself passing
> through central IL, contact me.  You can have it.  It looks good
> sitting in a corner of my garage, but I'd much rather see it
> preventing you from clamping an upside-down running jigsaw in a vice
> again. :)
>
> I won't mention how I built a "table saw" out of a circular saw, a 4' x
> 4' sheet of plywood, two sawhorses, and some zip ties.  That'd take
> most of my safety inspector credibility away...



And that wasn't my original idea. I saw it in one of the "how to make your 
own pcb's" website. I do wear safety glasses though 8^D

Padu 

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