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From: "DJ Delorie" <dj@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: setting up for smd

>> At any rate, I've been a Weller guy for years. But reading the
>> technotes on the Metcal smartheat really causes one to think,
>> especially when it is corroborated like this.
>
> My favorite part of the metcal system is that it goes from cold to
> ready in about 15 seconds, so you can switch tips all you want without
> worrying about the usual "warm up" penalty.

I usually find it quite difficult to clear solder from plated holes. I just
tried some new desolder braid using my Metcal on a couple and it cleared
them very easily.

Leon