[Elecraft] SMD solder

[d.cutter at ntlworld.com]

Haven't seen anyone mention solder size: I use 0.3mm to 0.5mm or if I'm desperate 0.8mm thickest for SMD work.

David
G3UNA

> 
> 
> T. David Yarnes wrote:
> > 
> > 
> >   Just slop the solder on 
> > across all the contacts, and then wick it off with some good 
> > braid.
> > 
> 
> That may work for the IC's but it does not work well for individual Rs and
> Cs, which is most of what is in the K3 mods.  After removing an R or C, you
> wick the pads clean and then apply the *tiniest* bit of solder to one pad. 
> Then place the component on both pads, apply heat to the one with solder to
> anchor it, then solder the other side and then revisit the first with a
> little more solder.  If you make a "mound" of solder on the first pad, the
> component will not fit on top of it very well and you'll have problems
> anchoring it flush to the board.  "Less is more" when soldering individual
> components (i.e. you can't wick them like ICs because they are not flush
> with the board).
> 
> 73,  Bill W4ZV
> -- 

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