tin or drill first?

[Orbis_Ignis]

Do you guys tin your board first or do you drill the holes first? Never done this before so don't know which way is better

[flanagan0718]

I, most of the time, drill then remove the toner. I typically don't LT my boards but if I did I guess it would be after I drill.

[davent]

Drill, remove the etch resist then a few mist coats of lacquer.
dave

[blearyeyes]

Drill, remove the etch resist then a few mist coats of lacquer.
dave

That makes sense, a little lacquer to stop corrosion then you can save your tinning supplies for two tone enclosure etches.
Does the tinning process add to the solder adhering to the pads or just corrosion prevention?
Never done this before either. Sorry for jumping in on your post...

[Orbis_Ignis]

Drill, remove the etch resist then a few mist coats of lacquer.
dave

That makes sense, a little lacquer to stop corrosion then you can save your tinning supplies for two tone enclosure etches.
Does the tinning process add to the solder adhering to the pads or just corrosion prevention?
Never done this before either. Sorry for jumping in on your post...

No worries. All good info and great questions. Never thought of the laquer.