I found the Radio Shack desolder tool # 64-2060 to be quite effective, and it was less than $15, as I recall. It heats up somewhat slowly, but the tip does get quite hot, when it reaches terminal temp, so keep that in mind. It uses a rubber bulb for suction, and certainly works better than RS's spring loaded pencil type device, which I have also used. 73, N4YM b