Cutting PCB with Anvil Pruner?

[Steve Mavronis]

I got some etched PCB's back from my dad using 3 of my layouts. One thing is when he cut them out using a shear machine at work he forgot about the diagonal corners at the top of my boards. Has anyone used a "Anvil Pruner" for straight edge 'guillotine' action to cut a PCB?



I just found this forum thread about the same topic: http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=88330.0

[newfish]

Hi,

Have never used anything like this.

I tend to use a hacksaw to shape (fine-toothed blade), then file the edges to a smooth finish.

Whether you saw or snip, I think would need at least a once-over with a file.

Knowing how much detail you put into your builds, this may not give a finish to your usual (high) standards.

Try a test piece first.

Hope this helps!

[Steve Mavronis]

Knowing how much detail you put into your builds, this may not give a finish to your usual (high) standards.

I'm having a brainstorming Friday!

Newfish - Thank you for that comment, much appreciated

Steve

[newfish]

Hi,

Have never used anything like this.

I tend to use a hacksaw to shape (fine-toothed blade), then file the edges to a smooth finish.

Whether you saw or snip, I think would need at least a once-over with a file.

Knowing how much detail you put into your builds, this may not give a finish to your usual (high) standards.

Try a test piece first.

Hope this helps!

** EDIT **

12" blade, 24 Teeth per inch.  Close enough for Jazz...

[Steve Mavronis]

I ended up (for the MXR replacement board I made) just sawing the corners off with one of these that I use sometimes when modifying plastic model kits:

X acto Precision Razor Saw

I had both corners cleanly off in a matter of minutes!

[robmdall]

Steve, I love the Home Depot cutters you linked to. Let me know if you pick up a pair.

Bob