I highly second the recommendation for the Hakk0 808. I had to remove a 16 or 20 pin IC and frankly, I thought it would probably be a goner and I would be lucky if the circuit board didn't follow suit. After a number of years struggling with desoldering braid and various suction bulb devices I was not optimistic. Much to my amazement the IC came out without a hitch. It was in perfect condition as was the circuit board which was also clean as a whistle with no residual solder left in any of the holes. I thought that was a pretty good test of its effectiveness.
Bruce-W8FU -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DW Holtman Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Desoldering Tool Recommendations? Tom, I would strongly recommend a Hakko 808. Great tool! It requires a little bit of regular maintenance (cleaning/filter changes), but is well worth the effort. Google it and reade some of the things on the web about it. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2978 Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Childers, N5GE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 5:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Desoldering Tool Recommendations? I would like to get a reliable, but not so expensive desoldering gun/station. Does any one have a recommendation or two? TNX ES 73, Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
