Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "shollzc" <shollz@g...> wrote:
>
> Hey guys, I found this group a few days ago and really like it.  it
> seems to be a little difficult to navigate through since I am used 
to
> a "Forum Layout"  
> 
> I have been doing the TTS system from pulsar for a while now with
> great success, but now i want to start tinning and doing some 
surface
> mount.
> 
> I have a few questions for you all, that i have searched on but 
found
> numerous different topics with no real answer..
> 
> 1.  Where is the best place to get some solder paste and a fine 
needle
> syringe for smt components.  And do you thnk I should make a reflow
> oven or just use a hot air solder station to mount components.
> 
> 2.  As far as tinning goes, what seems to be the best bang for the
> buck?  Tinnit, Cool-amp, or solder paste reflow.  What kind of 
solder
> paste do you use for tinning and where do I get it?  Also what do 
you
> reflow it with?  Heat gun, or oven?
> 
> 
> Thanks for the help
> Craig
> http://www.scholleco.com/phpbb/
>


as far as tinnig goes read message 10103, should work for you.

mebo