Doing reflow with a template is even better... the solder paste coverage is more even. I published templates for the Proton, the other SMT boards will be posted in early 2020... I was supposed to do them this year but never got around to it. Oshstencils.com is a good place to get the Gerber cream files made into templates, they're cheap and the polyimide stencils work just fine with the relatively large pads that we use. You don't really NEED an oven controller... if you set your toaster oven to 350F or so they'll come out just fine, put the board in with the door open for about a minute, close the door and leave the board in for about 2 minutes, turn it off for about a minute or so with the door open for a cool-down cycle then remove the board to cool at room temperature.
Cris, thanks for the link to OSH Stencils. Pretty reasonable pricing. Maybe you should put the stencil files on your website and people could download them & order them from OSH.