[sdiy] tinning home etched boards?

[mark verbos]

I always tin mine. They look nice, don't oxidize and solder easier. I  
think the problem you're having is that the copper isn't all clean.  
scrub it down with some steel wool or throw it back in the etch tank  
after you've cleaned off the emulsion. Get it nice and shiney.

mark



On Oct 18, 2008, at 9:10 AM, Dan Snazelle wrote:

>
> does anyone here recommend or recommend against taking the extra  
> step of tinning the holes on home etched/drilled boards? one thing  
> that has been driving me crazy about working with home-made boards  
> is how poorly the solder STICKS to the holes...i assume this is due  
> to there being so little copper to grab onto. correct?
>
> anyway..just wondering
>
> thanks
>
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