Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan 
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> following the discussion about the solder paste stencils i wonder
> if it is possible to dispense the solder paste with a cnc machine.
> 
> In my opinion a stencil does not make much sense if you only have 
one pcb,
> or maybe very few.

I looked into stencils and though about the use of a stainless 
stencil the size of a credit card or similar.  then one could have 
one for 8pin SOIC, 28 pin SOIC and so on.  Often there is room to do 
a few parts and the rest is by hand.

Dave