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cutting G-10 garolite circuit boards- ideas?
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 6/2/2000 1:42 AM |
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chuck |
cutting G-10 garolite circuit boards- ideas? i got a couple colored raw 1/16" G-10 boards to use for circuit boards and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on cutting them. i kinda want to avoid using a big table saw if i can. it isn't too thick, so i was thinking maybe there is something like a dremel attachment i could buy that would cut tru it easy. any other ideas? thanks! chuck |
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| 6/2/2000 3:55 PM |
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| Gil Ayan |
Chuck,this topic has been debated many times before. And there are as many answers as there are people who provide them... But here is my story: I have successfully cut 1/8" thick G-10 board with a handheld jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. I will admit that it takes a little pressure to get the thing to cut, but it does cut very nicely if you use high speed. I don't even have to clamp the board down, I hold it with one hand and the jigsaw with another one. If the edges turn out a litte coarse -- and they may -- I file them down with sandpaper after I'm done. Gil | |
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| 6/4/2000 12:15 AM |
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| Mississippi Dave |
I just sandwich the G10 between two pieces of scrap 1/4" ply and cut it on my table saw. No muss no Fuss perfect everytime. I use 1/8" G10 BTW. Dave |
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| 6/6/2000 11:25 PM |
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| Jethro Tull Bodine |
I will suggest this again for those of you with out power tools and would like a Q&D way to cut epoxy type boards..any place that sells formica or similar laminate material should have a carbide tipped hand scoring tool..use a straight edge and use the tool...a few strokes on the thin stuff is sufficient...then you can snap the board. Dress the rough edge with a file or sandpaper..badda bing!! you are in business!!! Jethro |
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