2009/6/25 solarwind : > On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 6:45 PM, Clint Sharp wrote: >> Whenever I've needed to cut PCB material at home I've used the straight >> edge and utility knife method, it works very well as long as you only >> need simple shapes, just make a few score lines on each side so the cuts >> get progressively deeper and then snap. >> >> A few practice pieces and you'll get to know how many cuts for a fairly >> clean snap, buy a pack of blades because fibreglass will blunt them >> rapidly. > > Will the fibreglass dust created during the scoring process pose a threat? > >> Smooth the edges with fairly coarse wet and dry 'sandpaper' (wet it >> because fibreglass dust is *not* nice when it's airborne) on a flat >> surface. > > Good idea. Thanks! > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > I think any hazard associated with the fibreglass dust will be negligible compared to that presented by the utility knife! If you're worried, wear a mask. RP -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist