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Title: Cutting Circuit Boards?
Post by: Mike on October 31, 2002, 08:24:56 am

Anyone know of a tool that works well for cutting circuit boards? I need something that will allow me to cut it in funky shapes so tin snips won't work. Thanks for any help.

Title: Re:Cutting Circuit Boards?
Post by: Brax on October 31, 2002, 10:14:32 am

A razor saw would probably work fine. I use mine for plastic and wood, it'll go through circuit boards just fine.

Plastic modelers use them, you'll find them in any well stocked hobby store.

Here's a pic.
http://www.hobbico.com/tools/hcar0240.html

Title: Re:Cutting Circuit Boards?
Post by: JustMichael on October 31, 2002, 11:33:40 am

You might want to use something like a coping saw (http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/findprod.cfm?&DID=6&ObjectGroup_Id=223&filter=scroll%20saw&sku=1274) instead.

Title: Re:Cutting Circuit Boards?
Post by: rampy on October 31, 2002, 11:53:34 am

I'd bet a dremel with the appropriate bit would work as well...

rampy

Title: Re:Cutting Circuit Boards?
Post by: liche on October 31, 2002, 11:56:47 am

A scroll works also.

Just remember, that fiberglass dust (from FR-4) type boards is extremely hazardous.

You'll need to wear some sort of dust mask when cutting it this way since the dust will be everywhere.

Title: Re:Cutting Circuit Boards?
Post by: Mike on October 31, 2002, 12:13:58 pm

I think I'm gonna try a coping saw. The razors don't work fast enough. I've been going at it a while with several different exacto blades and a utility knife and I'm getting no where fast. Thanks of the suggestions. I didn't know if there was some tool that is designed to do it.