David Windisch wrote: > >It's a process, it's easier than you think, and there is plenty of room >for creativity. I don't pretend to know it all; this works for me. > >BASICS: > >Light up the work area. > >Get comfortable seating. > >Buy a pull-down magnifier. Don't skimp here. I use OPTI-VISOR, 3X >lenses. Buy 2 of the physically-smallest low-power soldering pencils. >Buy a *large* decorative clothes pin. Buy various-length, >variously-shaped stainless tweezers. > >Attach the pencils to the clothes pin. Hose-clamps? Shim the jaws open >so the pencil-tips get proper spacing to (just) clear the device, or a >skosh less to grab it. > >OPTIONAL: Take a dose of your favorite relaxation agent <grin>. > >Take your time. Practice on junk boards: heat, tweeze, pluck. > >Now you can remove any smt you can get this contraption on to. > >Ymmv. No pics available. I'm omitting the green stuff and presenting >only basics. Real tools cost BIG bucks. > I strongly agree about the lighting [1] and magnification - and for serious SMD work, stay off the espresso!
But it really isn't necessary to use a double soldering pen to remove a bitty 0603 chip. It goes like this: Use a normal solder pen with a small pointed tip. 1. Melt solder at left-hand end of chip. 2. Switch to right-hand end, melt solder there. 3. Back to left. 4. Ri... Oh, it already came off. Wasn't that easy? [1] For lighting, get one of these - it's brilliant! USA: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50128713 UK: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50128708 More info here: http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/best-of.htm#0809 -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK 'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB) http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
