> just wondering, a small wave soldering machine, would it tin a board
> without soldermask properly so it can be populated or would the
My tinning method - "paint" on solder paste then use hot air gun.
High grade water soluble plumber's solder paste is fairly cheap and
works very well. It can be thinned with water before painting on. The
trick is to use thin layers just as when painting. That way you control
bridging and blocking of holes. Just wash off residues with water when
done. It was used here;
http://www.pbase.com/eldata/image/46673206/originalI've also tried Cool Amp, Tinnit and solder pot methods similar to what
you're questioning, sloder paste is the way to go.