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Re: Now, tinning

2010-07-27 by James

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Alessio Sangalli <alesan@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, as I am perfectioning my PCB making, I reached a point where I can 
> do very good boards, but especially if I am making a bigger, double-face 
> one, with huge ground planes, tinning takes simply too much time, and if 
> I want to do it properly, I end up wasting a lot of solder wick braid to 
> remove the excess tin.
> 
> I've read past messages but I was not able to find a method that is well 
> documented and can be considered a viable solution for a hobbyst that 
> makes only few boards per month.
> 
> bye
> as
>


I've been using Tinnit, it works fine and deposits a nice layer of tin. You have to heat it though for it to work so it's a bit of a pain, and once mixed up the solution expires eventually. Once I've used the rest of mine up I'll try some of the premixed fluid.

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