cutting traces on veroboard

Started by mordechai, May 27, 2011, 10:17:19 AM

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mordechai

Anybody have an easy way to cut the traces on the strip side of a vero board?  I guess I could just use an exacto knife, but I wonder if you have a preferred method that's a little quicker...

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When I used to use Veroboard I remember having a little screwdriver shape tool but instead of  a screwdriver end it had a machined cutting end on it. One of the best tools i had at the time, saved me loads of frustration.

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Quote from: Renegadrian on May 27, 2011, 11:42:39 AM
drill bit #3 (sound great, can be a perfume or a song!!!)  ;D
(3mm point)

I use a bigger bit, number 20 or so, with a hand chuck. Just turn until I chamfer out the copper.
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drill bit by hand. only takes a few twists, no drill required.

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+1 for the Dremel, I use it with one of those diamond engraving bits, no problem cutting traces between holes.
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3 or 4mm drill bit works for me.

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I actually use an exacto knife. ok it's like an exacto knife blade, i just filed my flat metal file's top edge lol anyways an exact knife works for me well enough, never encountered any problems
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