>The question, of course, is if these things have enough power to heat >the oven to the point where SMD solder will reflow, and do so in a >reasonable time... For what it's worth, I'm probably going to be using >Multicore RP15 paste (tin/silver/copper, 95.5%/3.8%/0.7%, rosin flux), >which reflows between 210C and 225C (Farnell's website lists 217C as the >melting point). Unless you're selling it, stick with leaded solder - no reason to use leadfree and the lower temps mean less risk of damage and easier rework. I use this : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SOLDERPLUS-P-N-6-SN62-565-P-SOLDER-PASTE-200GR-X15_W0QQitemZ230353102260QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET?hash=item35a21d65b4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist