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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cheap SMD oven

From: William Laakkonen <worldradiolabs@...>
Date: 2010-03-12

> I drag-solder the leads with a mini-hoof Metacal cartridge. It's just as
> quick and no cleaning up with desolder braid is needed. Plenty of gel
> flux is essential.
>
> Leon
> --
> Leon Heller
> G1HSM
>
> New one for me Leon- I've never heard of Metacal or mini hoof. Here in the
states 'Metacal" is a dog food brand (but then again, my dog's name is a
butter brand in Finland). Can you perhaps give us this suggestion with
generic names? E.G. Cyanoacrylate vs. Super Glue.

73 Bill N4BKT


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