[Elecraft] Unsoldering

[Al Gulseth]

FWIW the Automated Production Equipment (APE) EX-525 is virtually the same as 
the Pace MBT-100. (From what I understand the EX-525 was a required "second 
source" for the MBT-100 on a military contract a few decades ago.)

73, Al

On Sat February 20 2016 4:10:25 pm Reuben Popp wrote:

>
> I was lucky enough at the time to inherit a Pace desoldering unit (a
> MBT-100 in fact) that came from the old circuits course at the local
> college.  For through-hole type projects, those things are a godsend.  I
> still have it too, having just replaced the handset along with acquiring a
> handful of new tips.  If you have it in the budget (and plan on doing more
> kits), I highly recommend keeping an eye out for one.  They're discontinued
> now from Pace, but there's still plenty out there with lots of life left in
> them and parts are available if you look.
>
> That said, I think I used that thing more than not as my "skill" with wick
> has only really come to fruition in recent times.
>
> Good luck
> Reuben