Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan" 

> You are right the solderpaste already has plenty of flux.
> It is enough for the initial soldering, and you can also replace
> components if need be without adding any solder or flux, at least that
> is what i find. It is hard to distinguish between a reflow soldered
> part and one replaced using hot air. If a lot of part swapping is
> needed additional solder paste or wire solder needs to be applied from
> time to time, or you get dry joints.

great! solderpaste is an all-in-one solution. i haven't even started
with this and love it! :) 

 
> You will have to get proficient at it too. If you develop circuits of
> any complexity changes need to be made.

i know.. it would be like a doctor without scalpel, but i meant i'll
concentrate first in learning how to solder with a reflow oven.
corrections have to be made with classical hand soldering. i'll
reserve my first disastrous experiences with this for a near future..
(i'm still amazed everytime i look at the tiny pins on the ic's)