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> Digikey has three 9 oz jars for $40, $68 and $90 all claiming 63/37
> percentages.  I'm not sure what the difference is.

Type of flux, and size of particles.  You need smaller solder
particles (more $$) for smaller holes in your paste stencil.  It's
unlikely you need the smaller size for home-brew stuff, though.