On 21/02/2009, at 2:27 AM, pgdion1 wrote:
> As for tinning, I have the best luck with solder myself. Yes it's
> acceptable and it works very well. I take a little flux paste (Kester
> 44) and smear it over the board. Then I tin a larger tip on the iron
> and smear the board with it (using the side of the tip). It works
> great , especially on smaller boards.
> Phil (KA0HBG)
>
I've taken to leaving the toner on the parts I'm not going to solder -
as a "solder mask" of sorts. Means I only have to tin the pads which
are going to need it at some point anyway ..
PG