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Notes: The surface heating element may not cover the entire plate surface, creating hot and cool spots in the process. To counter this, when observing the soldering process gently move the board to melt solder in any cool spots. {{cite web|http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow%20Skillet#Hot%20Plate%20Reflowing}}.
 
Notes: The surface heating element may not cover the entire plate surface, creating hot and cool spots in the process. To counter this, when observing the soldering process gently move the board to melt solder in any cool spots. {{cite web|http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow%20Skillet#Hot%20Plate%20Reflowing}}.
  
See also: Some people claim that [[toaster oven]]s are better than skillets for reflowing PCBs full of electronic components.
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Some people claim that [[toaster oven]]s are better than skillets for reflowing PCBs full of electronic components.
  
 
== Safety Warnings ==
 
== Safety Warnings ==
  
Solder paste may contain lead and is a hazardous material. Be certain you research (read your solder pastes Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)) and follow proper safety and handling procedures.
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Solder paste contains lead and is a hazardous material. Be certain you research proper safety procedures before handling or storing it.
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
* [[Basic soldering]]
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* [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Stenciling Spark Fun: Stenciling (http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Stenciling)]
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/58 Spark Fun: Stenciling]
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* [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow%20Skillet#Hot%20Plate%20Reflowing Spark Fun: Hot Plate Reflowing (http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Reflow%20Skillet#Hot%20Plate%20Reflowing)]
* [http://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=reflow&what=tutorials Spark Fun: Hot Plate Reflowing] -- The (Famous) Spark Fun Reflow Skillet Tutorial -- illustrated step-by-step details. Claims that hotplates are better than [[toaster oven]]s.
 
* [http://www.instructables.com/id/Extreme_Surface_Mount_Soldering/ Instructables: "Extreme Surface Mount Soldering"]: shows how to solder a QFN (quad flat no leads) package, also known as a MLF (micro lead frame) package.
 
 
 
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''Minimalist outline of the process. Needs some pictures and a Solder Paste page.''
 
  
 
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