No worries - I can’t even begin to imagine navigating Taobao. I tried once but gave up pretty quick. 
Thanks forkeeping the ball rolling.
Hector, Unless I can get my cousin to receive something for me I’m just going to use bhiner again and collect in Shenzhen. Given my language abilities I’m not sure I would do any better than they would for international shipping. I do know an agent who speaks english, not sure that would be a good price though - they like to send 20kg+.
If you can take it across to HK, you will find the HK parcel post is quite
good. It provides tracking and is “inexpensive”
I did this trek with my luggage last time, lots of stairs and crowds. I might do this for myself but I’m not sure I’d do it even for love!
My offer to pick up the dispenser for the group stands but I’m not sure I can handle more than this.
@hectorh
I have dropped of the oven at the Space. It’s still in it box at the top of the shelf at the west end of the soldering benches…
To build mine I essentially followed Controleo3 Reflow Oven Build Guide – Whizoo Electronics though added a few things:
- added an internal back panel (used some aluminum) and sandwiched insulation between the two
- added an internal bottom panel (used the crumb pan that comes with it) and sandwiched insulation between the two.
- wrapped the outside of the oven chamber with insulation
- added a thermal cutout inline with power to shut off if things get too hot
- added a servo to crack open door for cooling (not really needed)
- replaced line cord with something more heavy duty
I have insulation you can use and lots of pictures of when I built mine…
The only thing I would love to ad is some internal lighting so you can watch it reflow…
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Reviving this thread, should we start a tilt to close this off?
I suggesting we buy http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.4.1Dh4wj&id=16288950107&ns=1&_u=k1sfp74rf5de&abbucket=17#detail
CNY288+10shipping = ~$CAD60. I think I will be ok with the shipping but it is hard to tell. It weights 3.5kg which is a significant chuck of 23kg bag. Hong Kong post would be about $33.
The unit will be 220V, I converted mine to 110V, there is a centre tap on the transformer.
Perhaps it is easier to buy this for $135
Re-Reviving thread.
Both look the same, but there’s a huge price difference.
I think we have at least $140 committed to this, so perhaps just go for the aliexpress one?
I’m sorry to day this didn’t happen. It is hard to describe the issues one faces with language and cultural barriers. I ended up pay $150 for shipping for a bunch of my stuff that missed the boat. I think aliexpress is probably the best idea (unless those Fraser Valley guys are going ahead with that container).
No worries, I’m going to see if I can get a good deal on aliexpress from a vendor that owes me a favour
This solder paste dispenser is on sale right now for $125.40 CA
Cheapest I have seen for a while…
Hey, Aliexpress says they won’t seel me the item:
“We are sorry, but due to legal restrictions, AliExpress is unable to
provide Payment services to residents located in Washington State.”
I’m trying to use a postal box service in Blaine. Anyone know a workaround
for this?
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Why are you shipping to Blaine from China?
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Are you buying one for yourself or for the space? (I have some of the donated funds for the paste dispenser for VHS, so I can buy it for the space and settle the donations when it arrives, my Aliexpress/Alibaba/Alipay account does not have any restrictions)
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Shipping is free to US
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Was planning to buy for myself.
That is odd … and no free shipping to Canada? One thing you have to note is that the shipping charges are a technique by vendors to get their product listed. What you need to look at is the sum of the item price + the shipping charges.
As far as a dispenser for VHS, I think I’m going to order this one tonight:
It’s cheaper ( by about $20 USD) and the only difference is that it uses an analog control to adjust the dispensing time instead of a digital control. From the documentation that I have found, both the AD982 and the YDL983 have the same accuracy (±0.05%) and same precision ( as low as 0.01 seconds ).
Also note you’ll want to get an air filter for the compressor line ($5 at Summit Tools from memory) and you may find the air coupling on these a little challenging. I took one from another tool and adapted it to the hose.
Finally note these are all 220V units, I converted mine to 110V easily, YMMV. Am happy to help.
Solder Paste dispenser has been ordered. It’s coming by DHL so I expect it in the next week or two.
If you would like to donate funds towards the purchase please PM me or put the funds in an envelope in my locker.
Thanks to @jon, @Janet, @wander, @AndrewTilston who have already pledged
Thanks!
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Hector,
I have more nozzles than I need, will put together a bag to go with the dispenser.
Tom
Hey Did we get a paste dispenser? I was using a solder syringe that I got today at Lees Electronics.
Would totally have used this instead.
Mark
@hectorh mentioned that we picked up one but it ended up being kinda junky.
Not sure if it is salveagable