Should I rough up all solder connection points?

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Son of Skoora
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Should I rough up all solder connection points?

Post by Son of Skoora » Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:34 am

Starting first build and in the past I've had to scuff most new metal surfaces for soldering. Do I need to scuff all the can tabs or tube socket tabs, posts on board etc.

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Re: Should I rough up all solder connection points?

Post by Vegard » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:26 am

I only sand out the backside of the pots. If not, the solder wont bite...
Metroamp builds : 68` 50w (x2), 69` 100w, 68` 100w 12xxx (x3), JTM45/100, JTM50(x2), 2203

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