> From: JWBarlow@...
> I'd suggest getting a RS desoldering
> tool (around $8.00, I think). I've used
> mine for a long time with fairly good
> results
I have one of these and find it very good for the occasional desoldering
job. The iron with the bulb built onto the top is the one I am talking
about. Mine works fine. And yes, I did solder one of my chips in
backwards once. I found it on my "double check" prior to power up and
fixed it. The RS desoldering iron damaged neither the chip or the iron.
I agree with the person that said to desolder a pin or two and wait for
cool down. I use the procatice when soldering chips too. Perhaps I am too
conservative. But, I have never burnt one up with heat either.
> Hey! Isn't Paul supposed to be on vacation?
I think so. And, I am too -- a 9 day motorcycle trip through Michigan.
See you guys in 9 days.
Larry H.
> John B.
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