[Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

While Don's advice is perfect for small components (DIPs, resistor,
capacitors, etc.) large parts like relays can be problematical to cut into
bits, although it can be done. 

For those parts I prefer a solder sucker (or wick with added flux - dipping
the wick in liquid flux just before use does wonders for its action, even
with so-called pre-coated solder wick) to remove solder from the hole, then
grip the pin from side of the board opposite the part and wiggle it. The
thin film of solder easily breaks free without damaging anything and the
part can be lifted out. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
lstavenhagen
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:12 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

Ah yes, thanks for that reminder. If it comes to that, is there a good way
to smush a latching relay body without dangerously ripping the pins out of
the board? I worry that crushing it with say a pair of pliers could stress
the through-holes in the board. Or is it just not that strong?

Thanks,
LS
W5QD 



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