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laser cut plywood project box question.

Postby mtbf0 » Tue May 01, 2012 9:46 am

so would it be a bad idea to laser cut wooden cases for electronic projects on account of the carbon residue? i was thinking of cutting a plywood case for a beaglebone but it would be a drag if things started shorting out. guess i could sand and seal the edges, but i'm really lazy.
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Re: laser cut plywood project box question.

Postby adafruit_support_bill » Tue May 01, 2012 9:59 am

I wouldn't expect any problems with it. On the parts I've had done, there is surface scorching, but little if any that will rub off. If you are concerned, a light spray of shellac will seal it and dry in a few minutes.
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Re: laser cut plywood project box question.

Postby pburgess » Tue May 01, 2012 12:42 pm

Nylon standoffs/washers might help too, so nothing on the board contacts any char.
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