PCB track cuts

I was wondering if anyone had any tips for making track cuts on a PC board. Using an exact o knife takes forever, and it is hard to make the cuts cleanly. Please respond with any other ways to do this.

I know of no other way to do this. However, it helps to replace your blade regularly. Exacto knife blades can also be sharpened.

I often make two cuts close together and use a soldering iron heat the the piece between them so I can remove it so I know I have a complete break. Heating the trace breaks down the adhesive that holds the trace to the board. A small section can't dissipate much heat and lifts off nicely, even if there's soldermask.

If you are using PCB stripboard, the standard method is to use a drill bit held in the fingers to remove each unwanted track hole. Electronics stores usually sell a 3.5 mm drill bit set in a handle for this purpose.
Avoid going too deep so as not to damage adjacent tracks. (Repair with a tiny dab of solder if you do.)

However, this does not leave a tidy gap, so my preferred method for finishing is to use a small screwdriver sharpenened on one side to a chisel tip to remove remaining edges of copper track.
This tool is also very good for removing the track between two holes when required.

I use a Dremel tool with a steel carving bit at high speed. Works fast and easy. The one I have is a cylindrical burr tip that is around 1/8" diameter.

Which reminds me, I have also used a general purpose (cheap & cheerful, ~£5) battery-powered engraver with a diamond burr head. A handy little tool for a few things.
Does the same job as Steve's Dremel. (Other makes are available !)
Bonus pic: Screwdriver Conversion.

I second that. There are tools available for carving and supposed to be better than a blade. Have a look.
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