[Al Skierkiewicz]

Jimbo,
Sorry that this wasn't more apparent. I have been discussing this so long, I do forget that some are seeing things for the first time. In the history of things, dating back to about 2000, teams were predominantly east or west coast and Canada. California has strict laws on lead (starting in 1991, revised in 2000 and then revised again in 2007) and I remember that prior to my start as a robot inspector, lead was not allowed to be machined in the pit. Someone correct me, but I think lead based solders are banned from pit use in California events.