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

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Good point Mario!

I haven't tried wood out of concern for leaving carbonized debris behind in
the solder. So it works eh? I'll have a go at it next time. Maybe it'd help
to dip the tooth pick in the beer first to get it wet. 

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
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

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