I'm not exactly sure how the discussion got to unsoldering, as I was hoping
to do soldering, I don't think unsoldering ist that much of a problem for
the time being.

I am waiting with interet in the result of Ashley's & Alexandre's project.
Any way to hack/modify an off-the-shelf mini-oven to perform the task would
be of use to me, particularly for experimentation.  If there was call for it
I don't have a problem with getting pro-grade equipment and leaving at that.

Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Valdez <JV4991@AOL.COM>


> The cheap way to unsolder SMT components (0402 and larger) is to buy
several chisel tips at the local swap meet.  Then, using a swiss file, cut a
slot in the tip corresponding to the size of the component to be remove.
The component is simply removed by holding the body with a pair of tweezers
and apply heat to the two ends of the SMT component simultaneously.<

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