Toby,

ExpressPCB will make 2.5" x 3.8" boards for $51 for 3 - for some reason you 
have to buy 3. Add soldermask for $24. For small hobbyist stuff it is pretty 
reasonable. Drawback is you have to use their software.

Blair

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

>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
>

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