Man that is a great board, just a couple of questions:
was that using toner transfer?
where do you get the solder paste at a industrial plb supply??
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<derekhawkins@y...> 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.