[Elecraft] Desoldering Tool Recommendations?

[Bruce McLaughlin]

I highly second the recommendation for the Hakk0 808. I had to remove a 16
or 20 pin IC and frankly, I thought it would probably be a goner and I would
be lucky if the circuit board didn't follow suit.  After a number of years
struggling with desoldering braid and various suction bulb devices I was not
optimistic.  Much to my amazement the IC came out without a hitch.  It was
in perfect condition as was the circuit board which was also clean as a
whistle with no residual solder left in any of the holes.  I thought that
was a pretty good test of its effectiveness.

Bruce-W8FU

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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of DW Holtman
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:52 PM
To: n5ge at n5ge.com; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Desoldering Tool Recommendations?

Tom,

I would strongly recommend a Hakko 808. Great tool! It requires a little bit

of regular maintenance (cleaning/filter changes), but is well worth the 
effort. Google it and reade some of the things on the web about it.

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2978

Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Childers, N5GE" <n5ge at n5ge.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 5:46 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Desoldering Tool Recommendations?


I would like to get a reliable, but not so expensive desoldering 
gun/station.

Does any one have a recommendation or two?

TNX ES 73,



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