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darkmoo

Jan 1, 1970
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I'm currently in the process of getting all the equipment for developing
my own pcb's.

Just one question about the riston boards. I dont have a metal
guillotine, probably use a hacksaw.

I would like to cut out portions of unexposed board & keep for later
projects as I would like to tackle one circuit at a time.
Is it wise to do this, or better to wait to have a collection of circuits
and expose the whole board.

Also this will be my first time, so I would probably have to cut out a
strip of undeveloped board anyways to test my exposure times.
 
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Leon

Jan 1, 1970
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darkmoo said:
I'm currently in the process of getting all the equipment for developing
my own pcb's.

Just one question about the riston boards. I dont have a metal
guillotine, probably use a hacksaw.

I would like to cut out portions of unexposed board & keep for later
projects as I would like to tackle one circuit at a time.
Is it wise to do this, or better to wait to have a collection of circuits
and expose the whole board.

Also this will be my first time, so I would probably have to cut out a
strip of undeveloped board anyways to test my exposure times.

I cut off pieces from a larger sheet as I need them, by scoring with a
Stanley knife on both sides and snapping the material.

Leon
 
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Luhan

Jan 1, 1970
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darkmoo said:
I'm currently in the process of getting all the equipment for developing
my own pcb's.

Just one question about the riston boards. I dont have a metal
guillotine, probably use a hacksaw.

I would like to cut out portions of unexposed board & keep for later
projects as I would like to tackle one circuit at a time.
Is it wise to do this, or better to wait to have a collection of circuits
and expose the whole board.

Also this will be my first time, so I would probably have to cut out a
strip of undeveloped board anyways to test my exposure times.

Hi,

Here is how I do my boards...

http://members.cox.net/berniekm/pcb.html

As far as cutting, I mark both sides then score both of them with a
dremel cutoff wheel. Breaks really clean that way.

Luhan
 
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samiam

Jan 1, 1970
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Also this will be my first time, so I would probably have to cut out a
strip of undeveloped board anyways to test my exposure times.

I use a paper cutter ... the ones with large/heavy levers/arms
I cut .062 boards without problem
 
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