Vitaliy wrote:

> First of all, a question: when making small batches of RoHS boards in a
> toaster oven, should we expect to stink up the lab and the rest of the
> office? It seems that at the temperatures required to melt the solder, the
> PCB material itself starts to emit very strong chemical odor.

In my experience, ALL toaster oven soldering (RoHS or not) stinks to high 
heaven and should only be done in spaces thoroughly vented to the outdoors. 
I can never tell whether its the flux or the board coatings (or ?) that 
smell so bad, but the odor seems foul enough to be potentially toxic.  My 
toaster oven is only operated on a covered balcony will all nearby doors and 
windows closed.  My neighbours think I'm either a terrible cook or suffer 
from barbecue envy.

RR




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