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Toby Carrier <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 14 May 2010 09:53:49 -0400
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John,

I am not based in California, I am in Kentucky. I would be dealing with
line/spacing of about 10mils. I am just wanting to make small to medium
sized boards for hobbyist projects. Most of the boards would be single
sided, maybe a few double sided.

I had read about heating up the ferric acid to make the etching process
faster, but after just coming out of a chemistry class, I didn't like the
approach!!! If it takes 30mins, then it will have to take 30mins, I can
wait!!!

I have used a couple of previous mentioned board houses, but it cost more
money after tooling costs to than it would have just to get a setup for
making small boards at home. But, if I do decide to make it a professional
grade board, then I will fork out the money and have it fabricated
elsewhere.

Thanks for all the info.

Toby

On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 10:47 PM, John Burke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Toby I am praying you are not based  in California.....8-)
>
> I have made boards this way using ferric chloride but that was nearly 35
> years ago - it can be very health hazardous if approached incorrectly to
> give an example I knew a guy who read it would be better with hotter ferric
> chloride so he put it on the stove, he had to buy his wife a new stove
> after
> the first couple of months as the old one "corroded in place".
>
> You have not stated what line/space you will be using as you might get some
> better direction with this information.
>
> I think everyone on the link has taken it as given that these boards are
> either single or double sided........8-)
>
> Strongly suggest that you price out your projects with some of the proto
> shops that others on the link have mentioned unless of course you are doing
> this for fun?...and do bear in mind with surface mount you may do better
> with those shops unless you intend setting up printing solder resist
> yourself?
>
> Best regards,
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Toby Carrier
> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 10:06 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Hobbyist PCB Fab Equipment
>
> Hello all,
>
> I want to start making PCB's at home for prototyping small to medium
> projects, but I have a few questions about materials, kits and equipment:
>
> 1. What is the best kit to buy?
> 2. What equipment do I need?
> 3. Where is the best place to get the equipment and/or kits?
> 4. What safety hazards do I need to worry about?
>
> I will be dealing with through-hole and surface mount parts.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Toby Carrier
>
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