[sdiy] Soldering SMT parts

[Paul Maddox]

Dave,

> Any suggestions for a solid soldering station that will do SMT work
> without breaking the bank?

I got one of these ;-
http://www.paceworldwide.com/_ShowSystemDetails.asp?ProductGroupID=1&ProductID=81

and their miniwave tips (aswell as regular tips).
Superb soldering iron, a reasonable price variable temperature (using plugin 
dongly things) and it heats up in around 15 seconds!!

Well worth the money.

Paul