> Of course you could use a UV laser diode to expose photoresist or use a L= D > to ablate a resist coating, and subsequently do a chemical etch. You coul= d > use the laser diode for light while the CNC mill is engraving. You could > sell the 1W laser diode on eBay and use the proceeds to get a professiona= lly > made PCB.. lots of possibilities. Hot air or other preheat, using LASER as the final straw? R --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .