tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post2271808325032915154..comments2024-03-29T07:34:28.586-04:00Comments on SolderSmoke Daily News: Chuck Adams' Secret Recipe for Muppet PC Boards (and lots of other homebrew tips)Bill Mearahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07662500663603350847noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-77775512521295695682015-05-06T11:00:31.266-04:002015-05-06T11:00:31.266-04:00Gave this approach to making boards a try. Using t...Gave this approach to making boards a try. Using the Hammermill laser gloss as suggested I got stunning results. My first test board had .010” traces with no issues. Since the first board I’ve been trying more complicated units. Used a Dremel drill press with bits from drillbitcity.com for through hole construction. Even the light coat of Krylon clear does as it is supposed to. Acts as a sort of solder mask yet doesn't impede the soldering process at all. Give it a try.<br /><br />Hank K5HDEAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01872130932655005553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-58636558890709836802015-04-08T20:05:04.987-04:002015-04-08T20:05:04.987-04:00I agree with Tony, on all counts, just don't u...I agree with Tony, on all counts, just don't use inkjet paper or a paper that is good for both laser and inkjet. I made the mistake on using inkjet paper because the salesperson said it works equally well for both. Didn't happen. I also use a small iron that I used for building remote controlled airplanes. I never tried the laminator and have had great success with all my boards, even the oversized one like the sw 40. Start out with small circuits to get the feel for it, but if you mess up the toner transfer, just wipe it down with acetone and try again. N8RVE Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-22355114087958102015-04-05T17:07:12.463-04:002015-04-05T17:07:12.463-04:00Chuck has great success with a particular kind of ...Chuck has great success with a particular kind of paper.<br />What works great for me is the very glossy paper that you get in travel agent brochures. <br /><br />The key with toner transfer is the right printer, a good laminator (though clothes irons work for some) and the right paper. Get those three in place and you get a high success rate every time.<br /><br />72/3<br />Tony G4WIFTony Fishpoolnoreply@blogger.com