How to handle solder paste?
I'm collecting the equipment and supplies needed to do surface mount hand soldering and rework at home. Among other things, I want to choose a compatible set of flux-core solder, solder paste, solder wick and flux cleaner with well-defined characteristics.
I'm having difficulty figuring out how to deal with solder paste. All the solder pastes that look promising come packaged in 500gm tubs or industrial-looking cartridges. So my questions are:
1. How do I transfer these materials into syringes (or other dispensers) that are practical to use for hand-applying solder paste in tiny dots and thin threads?
2. What are the best syringes, needles, etc. to use for this purpose?
3. Is there a gun, etc. into which those industrial-looking cartridges fit that is suitable for my purpose?
4. What else do I need to know?
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