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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: New member checking in

From: Piers Goodhew <piers@...>
Date: 2009-02-23

On 23/02/2009, at 2:22 AM, awakephd wrote:
> Piers, how do you get the toner off selectively? Do you use a Q-tip
> (cotton swab) or something like that? I removed the toner with acetone
> on a paper towel both times that I've done TT -- works great, but not
> very selectively!
>
Yup, Q-tip clone, so it's still plenty of work (but I know the "mask"
coverage is pretty perfect). I then tin the pads fairly generously and
∗then∗ drill, using the solder to guide the drill. Disclaimer: I've
made 4PCBs ever.

PG