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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Photo-etch PCB with DF12 connector


> On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 13:49:44 +0200, Leon Heller
> <leon.heller@...> wrote:
>
>> Yes, they sound similar similar. PACE makes them, as well. The mini-hoof
>> is
>>
>> here:
>>
>>
>> http://www.okinternational.com/product_soldering/mx500smtc
>>
>>
>> so the solder well is probably closest.
>>
>>
>> I've got a micro-hoof as well, but that is for very fine leads.
>>
>>
>> The X is for the different temperature ranges.
>>
>>
>> Leon
>
>
> Well ersa shows pictures and a description that is identical to what you
> say about the hoof.
> I might get one. Only drawback is the tip costs about 20eur, if you
> consider one of my stations only cost 12eur or so...

The Metcal tips are even more expensive; they are often available quite
cheaply on Ebay, though.

Leon

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