Joy, we not professionals but learning new things about Rosin, EM, ES & recycling/reuse etc... 73's... On 21/01/2014, Jaydip Banerjee <vu3joj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > let's open a copper sheet factory. all problem will be solved. > > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:20 AM, Steve VK2SJA <vk2sja@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> >> > I fear pre-assume that Self-Adhesive-Copper-Tape, while trying >> > soldering on them (applied heat), might come a lump of mountain in >> > form of air bubble... (though didn't tryed yet) >> >> It doesn't. If your soldering to a small copper pad (confetti dot) made >> by >> a hole punch the heat causes the contact adhesive (glue) used for the >> backing to become "soft" and the dot can move around slightly under >> pressure from the iron. But after removing the heat source the glue >> solidifies again and seems none the worse for wear. >> >> I can't remember if I have tried soldering to the middle of a large >> section of this tape. I'll try it and report back. That may create the >> heat distortion or bubble you envisage. >> >> But I only use the copper tape for pads. For the ground plane I use tin >> salvaged from cans. >> >> Steve. >> VK2SJA >> >> >> >> >> >> > -- -- Please encourage recycling, reuse or repairing of E-waste. ░7░3░ ░d░e░ ░V░U░3░S░X░T░