In a message dated 9/23/2004 10:49:19 PM Central Standard Time,
upand_at_them@... writes:
How can I solder a two-sided board if I'm using sockets for the IC's?
Ugh!<<
Mike: Obviously, the BEST way to do this is to use a PTH board. But if you
are talking about your own home-brew, it IS a frustration, at times, isn't
it! For non-PTH work, use eyelets. I don't remember the name of the firm
from which I bought my last 1000 (for a fortune! They are VERY proud of their
products!), but I still have more than I may use in this lifetime! Another
way I have used with GREAT care: Strip a couple inches or so of #28 or #30
Kynar (silver-plated) wire-wrap wire. make a tiny loop in one end, push the
wire through the hole, and bend the loop over so it "rings" the hole nicely.
CAREFULLY solder that so it doesn't plug the hole. Then, pull it tight against
the hole-wall, and make a similar loop on the other side. Solder that (or,
just "tack it" for now). Solder in your IC-socket as normal, and you have it!
Now, if you played footbawl in HS, you may have to practice, and don't make
such a "lump" on the top side before inserting the IC socket. You could
"wick it off" with some "solder-wick" stuff, but leave a proper "fillet" of
solder to hold the wire-loop down all around. We po' folks gotta simply learn to
INVENT and do! Good luck! Jan Rowland, old troll
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