> Invest in your tools. Do it. You won't regret it I heartily agree .... but .... I'm still using the same 20-year-old $15 25W Antex with Radiospares 2.3mm chisel tips for just about everything, including SMT. I know, I'm shocked too, but it just goes and goes -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist