[Boatanchors] BC-342

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Some years ago, I researched MFP solvent.  And found two or three sources.  
Unfortunately the minimum order was something like 20 gallons and cost 
several hundred dollars.  The only practical removal method is mechanical.  And 
after half a century the best tool I've found is one of those soldering 
accessories marketed under tradenames like "Solder Helper".  The ones with a 
hexagonal wood handle.  Out of one end sticks a metal rod with a flat on one 
side and a tapered and rounded point.  Rod may be straight or bent at about 30 
degrees.  The bent one usually works best.  I've seen them in two rod 
diameters, about 3/16" and about 1/8" diameter.  Out of the other end is another 
rod of the same diameter terminated in a brush or a slot (for bending wire) 
or maybe other things.

I thought that I had some information on the R-336 but what I have turns 
out to cover the OA-65/MRC-2 (another BC-342 modification).  

In a message dated 2/23/2011 8:16:35 AM Central Standard Time, 
anchor at ec.rr.com writes: 
> I chip it off with the tip of a small jackknife.  That's a must if using 
> a small tipped solder sucker like my Hakko.  Otherwise the tip gets 
> clogged with about every suck.
> 73,
> 
> Al, W8UT
> www.boatanchors.org
> www.hammarlund.info
> 
> "There is nothing -- absolutely nothing -- half so much
> worth doing as simply messing about in boats"
> Ratty, to Mole
> 

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