Veroboard trace cutting tool?

[John Lawson]

On Sun, 5 Dec 2004, Joe R. wrote:

>
>   Why not just get a end mill as used in milling machines? They come in a
> wide variety of sizes and are readily available. They're made in two flute
> and four flute types and the bottom is flat.


   And the last time you (successfully) tried to cut a 3/32 flat spot into 
fibreglass PC board using a hand-drill - or even a Dremel tool? with an 
itty-bitty end-mill???  Unless of course you have the mill to go with the 
cutter - then you can clamp it down and just take a fine cut.  20 minutes 
later, voila! all done!

   The thing about the Veroboard tools is that they have a central locating 
pin that fits into the hole, around which you want to cut an insulating 
ring.  And it's that centering pin that makes it easy... without it, well 
- I hope you have spare board stock on hand.  ;}

   Been there; done that; still have the bloody t-shirt.

Cheerz

John