Homebrew PCBs

> You could also use paste and reflow if appearance is an issue, it
> self-centers exactly due to surface tension and looks perfect.

No kidding! How many of us are reflowing on boards without solder 
masks?

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan" 
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
>
> On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:27:58 +0100, derekhawkins <eldata@m...> 
wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > However, if you want pick and place alignment then expect to take
> >
> > more time just aligning the component then arrive at some method 
of
> >
> > temporarily fixing the part while soldering. I've tried glue, tape
> >
> > etc. but the most efficient way IMO for holding parts on a 
relatively
> >
> > small board is by using a reverse action tweezers like this;
> 
> 
> You could also use paste and reflow if appearance is an issue, it  
> self-centers exactly due to surface tension and looks perfect.
> 
> ST
>