> Sounds like a good idea. Having just had to remove a QFP (and damaging a > few traces while at it) with no rework equipment, something like this > sounds pretty cool. I'd be interested in actual experiences with it > though. It works. You do have to "brush" through the pins quickly to lift the temperature up on all sides with your iron. Using it like gold here. Blower might be cheaper. Free sample here: http://www.chipquik.com/free.html. Cheers, Ling SM -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads