[Elecraft] cleaning solder from lugs

[Bill Coleman]

On Jun 7, 2006, at 9:13 PM, David A. Belsley wrote:

> Needless to say, this is not a procedure recommended for pcbs or  
> for delicate or breakable items, but for things like jacks, plugs,  
> switches, and whatever, it seems to be a nice way to go without  
> heating up the Hakko.

I've been doing this for years! Beware that you have eye protection,  
and be careful if you are wearing shorts, as the little globs of hot  
solder can leap a considerable distance.


Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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