> With the RoHS fanaticism that is currently around, one of the finishes > you can get is a gold flash Gold flash would be better than lead anyway, as solder oxidises and prevents good conduction. For a couple of special hand-made metal components needed for projects I asked nicely and a jeweller had his plater add them to a batch. Did a good job for no cost, even some large ball bearings -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist