[Elecraft] RE: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer :)

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

FWIW I use very thin domestic sewing needles to clear holes, the melted 
solder does not stick to the needle. The main problem is in 'borrowing' 
them.

My apology if this has already been suggested, we have many visitors staying 
making it difficult for me to keep up with the mail.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mario Lorenz" <ml at vdazone.org>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer 
:)


> Ron,
>
>> I've used your "toothpick" approach, but I found it needs have very small
>> mass. I have some dental picks (donated by my dentist). Although the 
>> pointed
>> tip is small enough, with the metal handle they have way too much mass 
>> and
>> instantly solidify the solder when it's touched.
>
> I believe Wayne was talking about wooden toothpicks. They dont conduct
> heat. I've used these, or wood splinters from  snapped-in-half wooden
> matches. Good for one or two holes only, but easily replaced.
>
> Mario