[Boatanchors] Desoldering Components

[Garey Barrell]

I find that giving the trigger a quick pull each time I pick it up, 
while the tip is good and hot, sucks any and all 'stuff' out of the 
tip and tube.  I would be concerned that the drill would damage the 
plating on the tip??

73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA

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W2HX wrote:
> The drill is 100% necessary. I use it after every unsoldered joint. Keeps the passage clear.  I haven't used anything else.  I haven't changed my tip either. Its been a few years.
>
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> 73 Eugene W2HX
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Hensley
> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 10:07 AM
> To: boatanchors mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Desoldering Components
>
> Those of you using the Hakko 808: what other tip sizes and maintenancebits have you found essential for the tool?  On the ePlace, for $20 moretwo additional tips are included.  But I also notice that hand operated drillbits and nozzle cleaners are being sold.  Have you found these are necessary?
> TIA, John
>