On Sat, 27 Nov 2004, Gerhard Fiedler wrote:

> William ChopsWestfield wrote:
>
>>> DIP is like Octal base. They still work, but it's time to move to the
>>> Compactrons for most work.
>>
>> I will sorely miss sockets (reasonably priced sockets.)
>
> I'm looking into buying a hot air rework station. I've never worked with
> one, but it seems that this might make exchanging SMD parts almost as easy
> as if they were socketed.

> Has anybody experience with those stations? Are my expectations close to
> reality?

Yes, after some practice, and it does not work with all boards. I have 
used tools by Hakko. As always, new tools from any reputable company are 
good. Ask me after 10 years which I'd like to buy again ;-)

Peter
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