Homebrew_PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Adam Seychell <a_seychell@y...>
wrote:
...

> As for non-destructive desoldering of PTH components, I use one of

those

> 100W plumber electric soldering irons. I made a copper spade tip that
> matches the length of row of pins on 16 pin DIP IC. All 8 pins are
> heated and the package is pulled out slightly by pliers on the

component

> side. You can make custom tips easy with materials like, steel rod,
> copper sheet metal, steel screws, ect.

There is also ChipQuik. Melt ChipQuik onto the existing solder, and
the parts almost fall out. Basic idea is that it is an alloy that is
very soft. Clean it all off before soldering the parts back in.

http://www.chipquik.com

I got a sample but haven't had a chance to try it out yet.

Steve Greenfield