While I've also used a "worm" of solder, I generally just go for each pin in succession with a fine tip and 0.015" solder. I don't even "wet" the solder iron tip - it's wiped on the sponge after adding a bit to "tin" it - and then I place the solder against where the pin goes into the pad and touch that with the iron @700-750F until the solder melts - about 1 or 2 seconds. If I get a bridge, a bit of solder wick clears it away easily but, owing to the tendency of the solder to stay with the pin and pad that's actually rare.
It's most important to use small solder; avoid the 0.031" that is commonly used on through-hole parts. Ron AC7AC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
