[ARC5] BC-455-B Rcvr - removing solder from jack pins

[Dennis Monticelli]

The Hakko solder sucking gun is a worthwhile investment.  Now that I have
one I kick myself for not investing in one earlier.  Got mine about 8 yrs
ago.

There are knock-offs now that are much cheaper.  I don't know how well they
work but the principle is the same.  Whatever you buy makes sure you get a
tip with a large hole while you will need for vintage joints.  Some come
with a tip that is optimized for PC boards.  BTW, these things are great
for PCBs.

Dennis AE6C

On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 4:35 AM Michael Hanz <aaf-radio-1 at aafradio.org>
wrote:

> Here's another vote for Steve's method - I've used it for many years.
> Wear a full face shield over safety glasses, put some painter's tape over
> anything you don't want solder on.  The blast of air should coincide with
> the removal of the soldering iron heat.  Clean off solder spray with a
> pencil eraser or plastic tool - it's quite thin.
>
> Mike  KC4TOS
>
> On 6/2/2024 10:29 PM, sbjohnston--- via ARC5 wrote:
>
> If the sucker or the wick isn't quite the ticket, another option is a
> burst of compressed air.  Heat, melt solder, and then blow with compressed
> (or canned air).  Makes a mess nearby but cleans the target.
>
> Steve WD8DAS
>
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