[Elecraft] KSB2 screw up --

[Brendan Minish]

I have always had great results with the simple Spring loaded solder
suckers that you use with your normal iron. 
There is a bit of technique in using them effectively and it's important
to keep the solder sucker well cleaned. In addition to this do ensure
it's lubricated once in a while and replace the tip when it gets worn.

If using a spring loaded sucker spend some time practising on old PCB
boards to perfect your technique before using it on stuff that matters.
An added bonus to this practice is that it's an opportunity to add free
stock to your junk box.

Solder wick has it's place too, one trick with solder wick is to ensure
that it's not exposed to the air too much when not in use as this seems
to degrade the flux somewhat, so wind excess back into the holder and
don't be too stingy about the amount you chop off to start on the next
bit of the job.


73
Brendan EI6IZ 

On Tue, 2011-09-13 at 13:37 -0700, Wayne Conrad wrote:
> I don't think anyone has mentioned my favorite "fix the goof" soldering 
> tool, a great big vacuum desoldering pump.  I use a Soldapult Deluxe 
> that usually cleans the holes right out, without the foul language that 
> solder braid seems to need.  Do the experts prefer solder braid, or is 
> that just where the conversation led?
> 
> 73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA
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73
Brendan EI6IZ