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Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 17:34:54 -0400
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On 10/13/2013 05:03 PM, Rob Butts wrote:
> I  have to replace my soldering station which was a weller soldering
> station.  Can I get suggestions for small surface mount components?  I
> see there are combo soldering iron and hot air units.  Is hot air easier
> to solder small smd components?

  I use a Metcal SP200.  I wouldn't use anything else.

             -Dave

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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA