Solder paste for SMD components

[Dmitri]

Could someone please recommend a solder paste I could use on SMD
components without damaging them? I got some non-lead Weller stuff from a
hardware store for just in case, but, upon a more careful reading of the
package, it says "for non-electric soldering".
I don't really have a reflow oven either, will be messing around with a
toaster oven ;-)
Anyways, while we are at it, is there an online resource or a manual I can
read about SMT soldering or a good book someone can recommend?
Thanks!

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[Jon Yaeger]

DmitriCabling-Design.com at [email protected] wrote on
11/29/04 10:30 AM:

Could someone please recommend a solder paste I could use on SMD
components without damaging them? I got some non-lead Weller stuff from a
hardware store for just in case, but, upon a more careful reading of the
package, it says "for non-electric soldering".
I don't really have a reflow oven either, will be messing around with a
toaster oven ;-)
Anyways, while we are at it, is there an online resource or a manual I can
read about SMT soldering or a good book someone can recommend?
Thanks!

Kester makes solder past in a syringe (eg. NC-840). It has a shelf life and
is best kept refrigerated.

SMT magazine is geared more for industrial readers, but you can get a free
subscription (www.smtmag.com) and it often has useful info for smaller
processes. There are lots of available articles on SMT repair and I'm sure
you can find many on line.

Jon