On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:33:52 -0700, Jesse Lackey wrote:

> Cutting pcbs... after experiments with paper cutters (they break fast), 
> dremel with cutting wheel (work, but fiberglass dust everywhere, and the 
> wheels break easily), I discovered tin snips work very well.  There are 
> several types as I understand it, which have something to do with how 
> the material curls away when you cut, I'm pretty vague about it all, but 
> the ones for "center cut" or something like that work nicely.  Bought at 
> Sears for $20.  An essential tool.
>
> J

I always use a hacksaw; a junior hacksaw or coping saw should work alright
though.  I was going to purchase myself one of those mini tabletop jigsaws
(which also does work well), but haven't gotten around to it yet.  And
hopefully when I get my CNC machine done (once this recession malarkey ends
and I have some money to play with again), then I should be able to cut with
that :)  I've not tried tinsnips on anything other than veroboard (SRBP), but
that causes cracks.

Regards,

Pete Restall
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