removing parts from PCBs

[Paul Koning]

>>>>> "Allison" == Allison  <ajp166 at bellatlantic.net> writes:

 >>  Subject: Re: removing parts from PCBs From: William Donzelli
 >> <aw288 at osfn.org> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:00:10 -0500 (EST) To:
 >> "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
 >> <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
 >> 
 >> 
 >> I use a solder pot, filled, so the miniscus (sp?) allows me to
 >> just place the board on the rim of the pot, and all the pads melt
 >> nicely. It took me some time to fine tune the setup, but it works
 >> very well. I may never go back to the torch.

 Allison> That is by far the best method and also excellent for board
 Allison> you really don't want to cook (as in ones you fix).

I would think the best -- if you can find the machinery -- is standard
rework tools.  It seems the standard tool nowadays is a hot air
machine with nozzles shaped to fit the part to be removed.  If you can
find a surplus one (new ones are pretty expensive) that would be worth
grabbing...

	paul