14 Nov
2005
14 Nov
'05
3:31 p.m.
Paul Koning wrote:
I picked up a Hakko 850 in primo condition for $125 on eBay.
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>>>>"Allison" == Allison <ajp166 at bellatlantic.net>
writes:
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> Subject: Re: removing parts from PCBs From:
William Donzelli
> <aw288 at osfn.org> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:00:10 -0500 (EST) To:
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> <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
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> I use a solder pot, filled, so the miniscus (sp?) allows me to
> just place the board on the rim of the pot, and all the pads melt
> nicely. It took me some time to fine tune the setup, but it works
> very well. I may never go back to the torch.
Allison> That is by far the best method and also excellent for board
Allison> you really don't want to cook (as in ones you fix).
I would think the best -- if you can find the machinery -- is standard
rework tools. It seems the standard tool nowadays is a hot air
machine with nozzles shaped to fit the part to be removed. If you can
find a surplus one (new ones are pretty expensive) that would be worth
grabbing...
paul