hey--thanks derek,just what i was looking for. didnt
know there was that kind of solder. ill get some and
try it.
mebo
--- derekhawkins <
derekhawkins@...> wrote:
> > 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/original
>
> I've also tried Cool Amp, Tinnit and solder pot
> methods similar to what
> you're questioning, sloder paste is the way to go.
>
>
>
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