Re: PCB Cutting

From: Bob Eldred (nsmontassoc_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 03/13/05


Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 15:45:08 GMT


"Jim Douglas" <james.douglas@genesis-software.com> wrote in message
news:UMednZIpwM2FxanfRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> How do you guy's do this, I have bare PCB that is 6x6" and I am building a
> board of 2x3", what do you use to cut the boards. Before this I used the
> paper cutter at the office but got caught and don't want to get yelled at
by
> the admin again! I am thinking a trip to Home Depot or ??
>
> Thanks!
> Jim Douglas

For small quantities at home with hand tools, use a hack saw then file the
edges straight and smooth with a file. I use a *** metal shear but you
probably don't have that available. A band saw also works, use a metal
cutting blade.
Bob