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Re: Thru Hole to SMD transition: How to and What to get
2014-07-29 by qz9090@...
>Look into getting a hot air rework station. Chinese will do.
It seems that some of the rework stations come with or without a soldering iron, is that a good thing?
Historically, I have never liked integrated components so a heat gun may seem more appropriate.
>You need small tips for the iron and multimeter.
May I ask, which sizes I should consider for the iron and multimeter tips.
I am also thinking if I don't purchase an integrated workstation, it might be good to purchase a new soldering iron.
>I won't go into recommendations since I feel anything short of JBC is not worth my while and you did not want >top of the line.
I respect that...maybe some of the other members of the group have some recommendations on Chinese branded rework stations or guns.
>Steinel heat guns are good, I believe some Sears/Craftsman in the US are Steinel OEM.
>Must have closed loop adjustable temperature control, not just two fixed power settings.
How do I determine if the device has a closed loop adjustable control?
>You may or may not need magnification, depending on eyesight.
Yep, need this too. Some times those tiny devices can be pretty hard to see.
Any recommendation...?
Thanks.