On 03/04/2011 12:43 PM, Mark Rages wrote: > On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 9:24 PM, PICdude wrote: >> I've used a few types so far (for reflow-oven SMT assembly), and have >> Or any others? I remember there was some discussion of cheap solder >> paste at dealextreme some time ago on this list, but I don't want any >> mystery products. I tend to trust Kester because of my experience >> with the solder wire, but perhaps there is something better and more >> cost effective? > Old thread, but I noticed Sparkfun is selling DealExtreme's paste now: > > http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10448 > > Notice they even left DX's SKU sticker on for their photo... > > (I've used the paste from DX and it works fine.) > > Regards, > Mark > markrages@gmail The DX paste (at least as of a year ago) was pretty thick. I haven't=20 tried to use it with a stencil, but I'm sure you'd need to thin it out=20 to get it to work through a syringe. Manually applied, it does work=20 well, though. -Pete --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .