I am hoping to do some repairs that require BGA re-work. So far, I have watched a few dozen videos and read a number of articles on the web that cover the basics.
I already have the majority of the tools - SMT oven, microscope, hot air, etc, etc....but I need all the BGA specific supplies and fixtures. Balls, stencils, and holding fixtures. There is no shortage of this stuff on eBay, Amazon, Alibaba but I am not able to tell if those cheap kits are ok or just junk. I have a number of practice devices and boards but when it comes time for the real thing - I will be dealing with $300 parts. My preference to get some reputable gear and supplies to avoid a pricey experiment. My first project is a 729 ball device - perhaps a bit ambitious.
This will be a fairly occasional task, so I don't want to go crazy but going super low-end may just get me frustrated.
Is the cheap stuff just fine?
If not, who makes 'repair' quality fixtures, stencils, and balls? (for the occasional user that is hoping for a pro level reball)
Is this something that I am likely to regret (ie rabbit hole) that end with some expensive and big BGA setup that I only use 5 times per year?