Not sure who you're asking here,
Where else am I going to find a collection of people who hand solder SMT parts on short notice? ;-)
Well, I meant who *specifically* here. This is indeed a good place to ask. ;)
but I strongly recommend Metcal irons for SMT work.
Any particular features I should be looking for? There seem to be a lot of options for tip heat management.
Any of the Metcal "SmartHeat" irons (mine is an SP-200) will do the right thing, in my opinion. Their higher-end systems have some bells & whistles, but when it comes right down to it, good temperature control, tip plating, and handpiece comfort are what really matters.
-Dave
-- Dave McGuire "...it's a matter of how tightly Cape Coral, FL you pull the zip-tie." -Nadine Miller
