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Subject: Re: TT Technique??

From: "juanabba" <jjose@...>
Date: 2007-10-30

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "eballiri" <eballiri@...> wrote:
>
> I've made several PCBs with TT and must say that the last ones are
> getting really good. The most important tips I've been following are
> this:
>
> DO's
> 1.- clean the copper well before transfering, I use thin metal wool.
>
> 2.- try to use a SMALL Iron, like one used for neckties or for
> travelling, since it'll be easier to handle and will have a less
> bended heat-surface due to temperature.
>
> 3.- Put the paper on the PCB and put the iron over it a few seconds
> to get a good working temperature
>
> 4.- Use the iron's EDGE (NOT it's surface) to iron the whole thing,
> from time to time use the whole iron's surface to heat the PCB a bit
> and continue to use the edge, this warrants that every part of the
> drawing you are trying to transfer gets a correct amount of pressure,
> and the correct amount of heat.
>

Hi
I am not convinced I am getting you right on your text above.
quote" Use the iron's EDGE (NOT it's surface) " unquote

do you mean to use the iron lateral or front sharp edge.
On top of being a sharp edge, it is curved, so a small portion of it
will make some pressure over the paper.
is that a correct understanding of your procedure???
thanks in advance

juan abba