hi,i completed my 1st IC ytd.2nd IC was screwed,a blob of soldering iron came out,so i had to use the pump to suck it back.and i burnt the rubber by accident so there is a crater there.but the 2nd IC passed the voltage test,all thats left is to wait for the amp to come so i can test it.the pic above is my 2nd one.looks nice on the outside but badly damaged on the inside.LOL.i found its better without heatshrink.more smexible(and flexible) and it looks plain nice.and as for my poor damaged fingers...
I DUNNO WAD TO DO ABOUT IT.