| ??? 09/18/06 17:19 Read: times  | 
#124506 - afraid? no Responding to: ???'s previous message  | 
I have no problem hand-soldering TQFPs and TSSOPs and such.  The secret is to use the proper tool: I like Metcal.  Get the right tips, too.
 I have the Hakko hot-air tool referenced in the article. It works well for removing parts. You just have to make sure that you don't set it too hot; otherwise you'll scorch the board. -a  | 
| Topic | Author | Date | 
| Afraid of surface mount? | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Interesting | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| might be made to work for mixed-tech boards | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Gas | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Am going to try it. | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Oil ? | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Oil | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Only virgin olive oil | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Its not scarey at all | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Useful | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| forget SMT if no solder mask, but if you have it | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Not for professionals... | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
   afraid? no        | 01/01/70 00:00 | 



