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

[Ales Hvezda <ahvezda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: Darrell Harmon <dlharmon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
David Koski wrote:

>I have some boards to produce that have components with about a 9 mil
>pad spacing and my 15 mil solder is a little big.  After searching on
>line I gave up in frustration trying to find an online store that
>sells ultra fine solder although 15 mils (0.015) seems common. I did
>find one manufacturer but could not find anyone that would sell a pound
>or less (or even more.) Any clues appreciated.
>
>Best Regards,
>David
>
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I soldered my single board computer using 0.020.  The key was to use a 
flux pen and drag soldering as DJ Delorie suggestied.  Digikey has the 
flux pens.  I used the water soluble flux and solder for easy cleanup.  
The soldering iron tip I used covers about 3 leads.

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