What do you use to cut .030 copper clad for faceplates?

[blearyeyes]

I've been staring down etching copperclad for a long time and I think it is time to up my game. I was wondering if you have any tips for etching faceplates?

[BrianS]

If you've seen this disregard.  If I remember correctly I believe I read in there that MB used a band saw to cut his plates.  I am the in same position as you. I bought a bottle of Ferric a month ago and it stares at me every time I go to the garage. 

http://www.madbeanpedals.com/builds/reports/zpsdx/p2.html

[blearyeyes]

Don't have a BSaw. Somebody mentioned HD scissors. Not sure just wanted input. I'm just doing faceplates on really thin FR4. After that maybe some circuits.

[alanp]

You could use a stanley knife and a metal ruler to cut with some room around the edge, like with perf or vero (score and snap), and then sand it down to the size you want for a cleaner edge.

[peterc]

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I also use it for 1.6mm (0.06"?) as well, then smooth the sides with a circular sander.

Peter

[m-Kresol]

you can use regular scissors and then sand it down. or use a dremel tool. make sure to use a dust mask though. the fine dust is pretty harmful to your respiratory system!

[gordo]

I use a pair of cheap tin snips.  It ain't pretty but it works and easy to get straight.  I go in with sandpaper to get a smooth edge and get rid of any lip that the tin snips leave.  I sometimes use a bandsaw for larger or irregular shapes but with my house on the market I'm getting used to the "less is more" mantra.

[blearyeyes]

Thank you guys. Got good Tin Snips.. Wow still hesitant. Jump into the pool stupid!

Got Etchant, FR4, Dremmel, Drill Press adaptor for Dremmel, drill bits, Tinning solution, glass containers for etching, plastic grabbers of all sizes, Blu stuff (whatever it is called) for transfer, a B/W laser printer, oh yea! I need a cheap iron..well I'l have to pick one up...
Tomorrow..hehe.