Homebrew PCBs

On Wed, 12 May 2004 16:35:06 -0600, Paul Davis <paul_davis@...> wrote:

> You just heat one side up until the solder melts, then heat the other 
> side but leave the heat on for an extra half second then heat the other 
> pad and push of the part with the iron.  The important thing is to have 
> a clean iron tip and to get as much of the iron on the pad as possible 
> so that you get good heat transfer.  Until you get skilled at it you may 
> have to move the iron from pad to pad a few extra times. if you have 
> problems just add some extra solder to one side as it'll help to contain 
> the heat longer.  it's also easier with 60/40 rather that 63/37 
> solder.   You won't rip contacts as long as both sides are still liquid. 
> just don't force it.  done right the part will slide right off.
>

Ok that's how i do it all the time... didn't love it too much.
(there is no secret trick)

thanks

ST