On Thu, 2010-12-16 at 14:12 -0700, Nathan Nottingham wrote:
> 6.) Decided it could use more flux so reached for the nearest syringe
> 7.) Injected a bunch of Chipquik SMD 291AX solder paste between the chip =
and the board

OWWWWWW! I feel your pain, man! That's HARSH.

Dare I ask if you were operating with a blood caffeine level somewhat
below optimum? :)

> >From now on, I'm storing the solder paste very far from my flux.  :)

My solution:
  Solder paste -- goes in a little mini-fridge (y'know, those tiny
little thermoelectric things that'll take two or three beer cans at a
push). If it's not in use, it's in there. When it's done with, it goes
STRAIGHT BACK.
  Flux -- lying around in a "convenient location" on the workbench.
Usually on top of the hot-air station or next to the soldering iron.

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