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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Would a heatgun work for soldering smds?

From: Jan Kok <jan.kok.5y@...>
Date: 2011-07-04

I've had an AOYUE Int 2702 (similar to the 968) for about three years
and have been quite satisfied with it.
Cheers,
- Jan

On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM, nathan_h_tna
<nathanhooyagroups@...> wrote:
> I have some boards with smt parts that will really be a pain to solder with my iron. I've been thinking about getting a cheap soldering station, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-968-Digital-Rework-Station/dp/B000HDG0AO, but I don't know if it will work well or how long it will last. (anybody have personal experience in this area?)
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> Anyways, I read today about how someone used a heatgun like this:
> http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100371401/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
> to reflow parts, and now I'm curious if anyone has done this?
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