Homebrew PCBs

HI Jan,

I DO like the effect.  I really wouldn't want any acid residue left on the
board.  

I see the "tinning" process, but as it involves heat as you describe it,
then one must go over EACH trace in it's entirety to tin?

I'd really not want to subject the board to any unnecessary trace heading if
it could be avoided.

I was under the impression that some sort of plating of the tin could be
done; either by current or a chemical solution.  With current, it would seem
that a connection would have to be made to EACH trace, which might prove
difficult.

On through-hole pads, I've heard (but never used) that small eyelets can be
manually inserted in the holes, and then peaned over.  That would be a job!

Alan  KM6VV

> 
> > I hope  that wasn't ACID paste!
> 
> 
> Alan:  "Plumber's Solder Paste" is PROBABLY acidic, but  mainly, it is a
> "paste" made of tiny spheres of solder-metal.  It  melts/flows with usual
> soldering heat, and is "painted on" the bright metal  before heating.  If
> used to
> "tin" a bare copper surface, it is WASHED  OFF before electronic
> components and
> "rosin core" solder is  used!
>