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Subject: Re: Doing something wrong tinning PCB

From: "derekhawkins" <eldata@...>
Date: 2007-02-04

>I just use a small propane torch

This may be the best thing to use provided care is exercised.
Furthermore, a torch is what plumbers use. Even though they state the
melting point in the mid 400s, all indications are that higher
temperature is needed before the solder flows freely. Wetting
properties are definitely not on par with the more expensive stuff.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, pebo festus <mebo31@...> wrote:
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