MOTM

Hi Scott,

I wipe the tip thoroughly then tin with no-clean before shutting down the
iron - less chance of corrosion.

FYI, I use 700deg for most no-clean work, except 675deg for coax and
panel-mounted pots; 650deg for most water-sol work except 600deg for IC,
trannys and diodes.  I find the water-sol to flow fine at these temps.  I
clamp the board lead-side-up in a panavise PCB holder at about 30deg to the
horizontal so the solder will flow thru to the other side properly.

George

PS: Soldering is definitely not OT!

----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Evans, Gen Mgr <esresource@...>
To: MOTM <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: [motm] OT: Soldering Question


> Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry. I will be trying a lower heat
> setting next session. On last question: Which of these two solders
> (Organic or no-clean) would you suggest leaving the iron tinned with? I
> suspect the no-clean to be a better choice.
>
> Regards,
> Scott