> > The pan I've got will go up to about 475=B0F which is higher than the=
 solder
> > which
> > offhand was 375-425. The only problem is that it has a huge surface area
> > and not really all that much heat.
>
>This is what I was wondering.... if any cooking device could generate=
 enough
>heat.  Perhaps you could supplement with some type of immersible heater.

This one is 1700watts I think. If it doesn't work the alternative is simply=
=20
a pot
on a hot plate, then its just like casting lead bullets for my Hawkins.

>But will need to be adjusted as the solder level drops with use.  Or keep
>topping off the solder regularly.

Yup there will need to be some balance between soldering and refilling
as refilling is going to cause more dross and cooling.

>Look at Panavise's model 315 ckt-board holder head for some ideas.  Perhaps
>you can integrate something like that onto the sliding part of your track
>system, so it's easy to snap the boards in and out of the holder.

Thats sort of what I'd like to end up with.

>BTW, why specifically 6061?  Is there a problem with the other common=
 grades
>like 5052, etc?

I have a garage of the stuff left over from building airplanes....;-]
Any aluminum or metal would work as the temp is low enough not to be=
 anywhere
high enough to cause problems with heating/warping.

>Keep us posted.
>-Neil.

If it works I'll take some pics and put up a page, if not then a quick=20
email addy change and
temporary amnesia will work.

Dave

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