This is probally the same exact kit that I used in the past. But as
Spehro found out (thanks for the specs Spehro), the melting point is
65.5 C (150 F).  For thru-hole parts, just put the whole board (after
replaceing the old solder with the "woods alloy") in hot water and not
risk burning it with the hot air gun.

Roman Black wrote:

> The post about using a metal with lower melting point
> triggered a memory, and I confirmed it in our catalogue.
>
> WES components in Australia sells a "SMD desoldering kit"
> that is simply flux and a low meltpoint solder. It is
> about $18 US. You apply the special solder the the pins,
> heat it up with a normal iron and then it stays molten for
> quite a while and you can unsolder the whole chip. I don't
> know ho many chips it would do. Quite possibly it would
> be re-usable??
>
> Sounds smart. I'm sure other suppliers must sell the
> kits too, looks like an Asian package.
> -Roman
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