John, you should try to edit your responses to make it clear which text is the orignal and which is yours. I think you were asking me > From your experience is SMT soldering just perfect > with hot-air station? if so, my answer is: no idea, I use my hot-air *only* for removing things. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist