Fine point soldering

Can anyone point me at what they use to solder at fine points? My iron is good enough for XBox and Wii modding but I can't begin for the life of me solder to SMD type components or anything on a PS2.

Other than a single fuck up on a XBox involving desoldering braid I consider myself pretty skilled.

 

They use automated machines I believe. People aren't really meant to solder some of that shit by hand.

 

I've seen reflow ovens do it but usually I'm just replacing something that acts as a fuse. Done and over with if its a full sized resistor or fuse but a pain in the ass when its about the size of a grain of rice.

 

For surface mount it really helps to have a hot air station, tweezers and a vacuum pickup.

 

patience, a sewing needle and a steady hand.

 

Tweezers, flux, and a fine-tipped iron.

If you want to get a good value on a used soldering station that'll last you the rest of your life, check out the Hakko 936.

 

That's what I keep hearing. I found out too late that Fry's had it on sale for $50. Dam!:banghead:

 

I used an exacto knife