The Saltwater etch process

Step 9 Clean the board

Remove rough edges of the board using a sandpaper (Or go out and rub it on a level rough cement surface).

Clean the copper surface using an abrasive cleaning pad - the one I use is intended for use in the kitchen, and copper is toxic so do not let your wife or mum relocate it to the kitchen after you have used it - it would also be a good idea not to borrow the one in the kitchen for this purpose.

Comments

[TheMadScientist]

nah, hes just pointing out that your oblivious family members could possibly, inadvertantly poison themselves and that chance should not be taken...

[Macka]

I suggest you use a single-cut file (has "teeth" in one direction only) for cleaning up the edges of the board, and using steel wool for cleaning up the surface of the board, this goes for removing the etch resist after etching. also, if you drill your holes before removing the etch resist (with the steel wool) you will find that the "barbs" around the drilled holes will be significantly cleaned up.

[rachel]

Just want to point out your (presumably inadvertent) assumption here about your reader, that a) he is male, and b) he has a woman to keep house for him. I am female and keep my own house, but I will definitely be trying this process for my next one-off board project, as it looks relatively simple and quick and is truly excellently documented.

[neelandan]

It reflects my case - I am male, and my wife (and daughters) keep house.

[rachel]

Yes, obviously! Nevertheless, not all your readers are just like you.