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> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu 
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Vasile Surducan
> This one is quite good:
> 
> http://www.web-tronics.com/prresywsuc.html
> I've worked with one in the US, a little bit expensive...
> 

That is nice, as is the Aoyue - but both cost more than I am prepared to
spend at the moment. I am a hobbyist, not a pro nor even a "serious"
amateur. I have a couple of PIC projects in mind, and I solder a kit every
now and then. Maybe 1-2x per year, on average, plus miscellaneous use. I
think I've done a decent job using a 30W iron, fine solder, a flux pen, and
"Soder-Wick" braid. I want more control over the iron temperature.

Is hot air capability mostly a desoldering aid? Is it something I actually
need to do limited work with SMDs? If I really do need hot air to
effectively work with the larger SMDs then I'll (reluctantly) consider a
more expensive solution. 

The station I have in mind is this one:
http://www.web-tronics.com/lesostwdic.html. 

--- Glenn M


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