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Oldcodger · 27th Aug 2019, 4:50 pm

RE #7. David- I've tried one of these sheets( Hobbycraft) as an experiment in my Epson 2010 ( which runs on non OEM ink). I suspect my first attempt led to an underexposed print, but I had to develop for a long time to remove the resist to find a decent sharp track layout.
I've also found that Hobbycraft do a decent range of hand tools ( cutters diagonal/ long nosed pliers and roll nosed pliers) . For ye olds PO/GPO blokes in here the long nosed are similar to the mini 41's , measuring 5"( half sized 81's with a cutting edge) , and at a reasonable price (less than £10).

27th Aug 2019, 4:50 pm	#11
Oldcodger Nonode Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: West Midlands, UK. Posts: 2,181	Re: Micro-Porous film for PCB masks - Homecrafts closing down! RE #7. David- I've tried one of these sheets( Hobbycraft) as an experiment in my Epson 2010 ( which runs on non OEM ink). I suspect my first attempt led to an underexposed print, but I had to develop for a long time to remove the resist to find a decent sharp track layout. I've also found that Hobbycraft do a decent range of hand tools ( cutters diagonal/ long nosed pliers and roll nosed pliers) . For ye olds PO/GPO blokes in here the long nosed are similar to the mini 41's , measuring 5"( half sized 81's with a cutting edge) , and at a reasonable price (less than £10).