Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 02:55:46 -0000, Moore <pminmo@c...> wrote:
> 
> > Want to hand solder 44pin qfp's.  Need a new soldering iron that
> > won't break the bank. (less than $50).  Suggestions?

> Why not apply paste and bake it in the oven? much quicker...
> 

Have you done this yet? I've followed the EZ Bake list and it's not so
simple. To get repeatable results, you need a time and temp controlled
oven that can heat up and cool down quickly (which means convection)
and programmed soak and bake cycles. The goal is to keep the board at
solder melting temp as short as possible to avoid destroying
components, while still getting 100% good soldered joints.

Steve