Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "pgdion1" <pgdion1@...> wrote:
>
> I think the trick here is to flux the whole board, I use just a little
> paste flux and smear it over the whole board with my finger, and then
> just a little solder like a well tinned tip on and iron or a little
> puddle on the board that can be smeared around. It takes a very small
> amount, just enough to wet the traces. They should look like silver
> traces if done right with no lumps or puddles on them. Less is more
> here. Laying the tip sideways on the board covers a larger area pretty
> quickly. The paste RA flux works ideal if you can still find it.  I do
> this on all my boards right now and it works well even on the SMD
> stuff with TQFP chips on them.
> 
> I think this is probably a step down from tin plating but I read mixed
> results on that method.
> 
> - Phil (KA0HBG)
> 

Okay, I'll have to get some paste flux. I noticed that Radio Shack
sells a tin of paste rosin flux -- would that be suitable?