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Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] pizzazz pizza oven

From: "Jim Barnes" <jim@...>
Date: 2010-03-13

Hi,



I have seen the warnings about not re-using toaster ovens for food after
using lead-based solder paste. Do you'all think the Pizzazz Pizza Oven
can be safely used for pizza after doing a board?



Jim





From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Henry Liu
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:01 PM
To: homebrew_pcbs
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] pizzazz pizza oven





Has anyone tried a Presto Pizza Maker for reflowing:
http://www.amazon.com/Presto-03430-Pizzazz-Pizza-Oven/dp/B00005IBXJ

It seems like a good possibility for something would work for pcbs.

My serious gripe has always been the preheat time and cool down time.
Commercial ovens use infrared which is a lot more efficient than
waiting for coils to heat up in an oven. The presto unit claims no
preheat.

I think this pizza maker thing has a good chance at working out
because I really like the top open view. You can just see when the
solder has reflowed and stop the motion.

Walmart sells them for $45 so I bought one and will try it out. If it
doesn't work out, easy returns.





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