[Boatanchors] BC-342

[Bob Macklin]

There is a solvent called "Biz Ether" that seemingly will remove any thing!

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Knoppow" <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
To: <WA5CAB at cs.com>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; 
<boatanchors at theporch.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] BC-342


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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <WA5CAB at cs.com>
> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>;
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> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 7:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [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.
>>
>      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.
>
>
> --
> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles
> WB6KBL
> dickburk at ix.netcom.com
>
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