[Boatanchors] BC-342

[Richard Knoppow]

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Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] BC-342


> 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.
>
      Have you any memory of what the solvent was or was it 
not a generic one? I have never found anything that takes 
the stuff off easily. Paint rememover will eventually get it 
off but it may take many hours of repeated application, 
certainly not very practical for wiring. Most of the time 
the soldering iron will burn it off but then you must clean 
the residue.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL
dickburk at ix.netcom.com