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Re: Need small tool to cut pcb board

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From: Gerald Vernon Nelson
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1992 02:22
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>>  I am working on a device that I want to manufacture in short numbers.
>>The pc board dimensions are roughly 3*3 inches. Its much easier
>>to cut my own from stock. Is there a cheap or inexpensive tools that
>>could cut 1/16th inch double sided clad board neatly?

I really don't see why you couldn't run it through a table saw or radial
arm saw.  Use a fine tooth blade for soft metals.

I use a radial arm saw to cut aluminum sheets, and it works pretty good.

Make sure you got a really good grip on the sheet.  Vice grips would help.

Vern Nelson
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