Re: Soldering irons [was Re: gEDA-user: Free Dog meetings at MIT starting this September!]

[Dave McGuire <mcguire@neurotica.com>]

On Aug 23, 2004, at 9:49 PM, DJ Delorie wrote:
> > Not sure who you're asking here,
> Where else am I going to find a collection of people who hand solder
> SMT parts on short notice?  ;-)
  Well, I meant who *specifically* here.  This is indeed a good place 
to ask. ;)

> > but I strongly recommend Metcal irons for SMT work.
> Any particular features I should be looking for?  There seem to be a
> lot of options for tip heat management.
  Any of the Metcal "SmartHeat" irons (mine is an SP-200) will do the 
right thing, in my opinion.  Their higher-end systems have some bells & 
whistles, but when it comes right down to it, good temperature control, 
tip plating, and handpiece comfort are what really matters.

          -Dave

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