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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] making SMT boards

2002-09-13 by dg140@freenet.carleton.ca

Has anyone comments on the Weller Wes50 solder station with a fine tip
compared to other stations?

Charles

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>I either use 64-035 .015 diameter "silver bearing solder" from Radio
Shack, or Kester no wash paste.  My favorite
>wick is Tech-Spray 1809-10F but most any good super fine wick will do. I also use a small butane torch to remove most
>SMT components. Once you get the hang of it it's easy to pop off a 100+ pin flat pack with the torch and reuse it or 
>the board it came from.  I've got a Hakko hot air wand but never use it. I prefer the torch.  I hardly ever remove the flux
>on a board. Never had any problems even in harsh and moist environments. For commercial stuff I have them assembled
>and conformal coated for industrial environments.  When I do remove flux it's usually with standard rubbing alcohol or some
>Denatured alcohol.
>
>I use a Hakko 703 solder station at home with a Hakko 493 smoke sucker. Most of the stuff at work is Metcal which is ok
>I just prefer the Hakko gear.

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