Soldering SMD's

[Fraser, Colin J]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Perry [mailto:pfperry at melbpc.org.au]
> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 2:10 AM
> To: synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl
> Subject: RE: Soldering SMD's
> 
> Also, purists will (rightly) blanch, but I have
> a professional EE friend who prototypes sm stuff
> by just putting a blob of solder all along the side 
> of a chip in one continuous line, then wicks the excess off.
> Well, he says it works for him & I've seen his gear..

There's a company that make surface mount tips etc, who suggest using this
technique on their web page. 
Check out their technotes - http://www.metcal.com/technotes/index.html - the
section about using their 'mini-hoof'.
Other useful tips on that site too.

Colin f