[sdiy] Synth in a Month

[Roy J. Tellason]

On Wednesday 11 January 2006 09:10 pm, harrybissell wrote:
> "Roy J. Tellason" wrote:
> > I have more than one set of jeweler's screwdrivers on hand here,  and
> > generally keep a couple of them out when I'm desolderin parts -- there's
> > *no* reason to use the iron's tip for that purpose,  they don't last long
> > enough to suit me anyhow...
>
> Maybe you're using too small a tip ???  ;^P

Actually all but one here are 1/8" chisel tips...

> Seriously... I use a Pomona "Mini Hook" to grab / yank the leads. This
> works even on a bent lead. (I'm careful if the board is extra fragile).

Those things ain't sturdy enough for the purpose,  though I suspect something 
of the sort which was more sturdy could be fabricated.  Perhaps a scrap of 
piano wire...

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