Homebrew PCBs

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 20:23:58 -0000, Dave Mucha <dave_mucha@...> 
wrote:

>
> I still can't find the link, but one of the ways I do it is to pull
> the pins out of a chp socket or an inline header.  they come out
> pretty easy.
>
> then put them on a second socket for alignment and spacing and then
> put them thru the PC board.
>
> I can solder the bottom and then remove the upper carrier or if I did
> not puress them down, I can solder with the upper carrier in place.
>
> But, this method requires a second device and that is what I was
> trying to get away from.
>
> Dave
>

why then not just leave the plastic carrier in place like so many do?
With enough luck and the right method you might be able to solder on top 
without smoldering
the plastic, considering how much ugly boards are nagging on your pride 
;-).

(sorry, couldn't resist, i think you remember the "cleaning flux off" 
discussion.
By the way, did any ingenious method come from it? the IPA and toothbrush 
is really nasty)

ST