Peter,


> My other option is to construct a reflow oven, using a fan-forced
> convection oven (toaster oven). I've heard the thermal
> characteristics are close enough to  provide very acceptable
> results.


Toaster ovens make GREAT lab ovens. Don't bother with the convection
type unless you happen to have one around. A cheap $30 toaster oven
will work fine.   I work for an outfit that makes toaster ovens, and
we often use them in the lab if we don't want to crank up the
industrial grade oven that uses an entire power plant's worth of
output.  I'll let you know as soon as I've done some reflow in one.

-- Lawrence Lile

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