Re: gEDA-user: OT: need fine (5 to 10 mils) solder

["harry eaton" <bumpelo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Flux is indispensible when soldering fine-pitch. For some reason it really
helps to prevent bridging. Apply flux liberally then put a blob of solder on
the iron and run it across the pads. Works like a charm. The stereo
microscope is extremely handy too of course to see what you're doing and
what you've done.

harry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bert Douglas" <bertd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <geda-user@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: gEDA-user: OT: need fine (5 to 10 mils) solder


> I have done a good bit of hand soldering of smt parts.  Lots of trial
> and error.  The smallest solder I have found is 0.015 inch.  This is
> small enough.  I think I got mine at digikey.
>
> It would be really nice if solder paste didn't cost so much and spoil so
> quickly.
>
> The tools I have found indispensible are:
> -stereo microscope
> -fine point weller iron
> -hot air unit by hakko
> -solder wick