[sdiy] Desoldering DIL packages

[Rainer Buchty]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently trying to get my hands on DIL16 and DIL24WB desoldering 
"tips" for my Weller Magnastat. Seems that these have somewhat vanished 
from the market in these SMD times.

Hence the question: does anyone know a reliable source for these 
(preferrably Germany/EU for getting the shipping costs down, but I also 
wouldn't mind ordering overseas), or could recommend suitable 
alternatives?

While I do have a separate desoldering station, getting bigger DILs out 
is rather cumbersome that way, especially if chip and PCB should stay 
intact and not getting overly roasted from trying to get the individual 
pins free so that the chip can be easily removed...

Open for any suggestions.

Regards,
 	Rainer