I'd use a jeweler's hand saw. But then, I have one.
Peter W0LLN
On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM, David Gilbert
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I'm not at all sure I would want to use a nibbler on a populated PV
> board. Depending upon the brittleness of the board and how carefully
> you are able to wield the nibbler, the resultant mechanical shock could
> be tough on some of the components.
>
> I wouldn't try to cut it with a band saw or jig saw either. I don't
> think you could clamp the PC board to a larger board uniformly enough to
> avoid vibration (and even mechanical resonance from the saw teeth) with
> a high degree of confidence.
>
> I think I'd prefer to use a Dremel tool with an abrasive disk to cut the
> board. The cutting action would be in line with the board instead of
> perpendicular to it.
>
> 73,
> Dave AB7E
>
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