I haven't done this, but thought about doing it a few times: Take a 4" length (approx) of 10ga copper wire (or suitable size to fit) and insert it into the ends of a Weller 100w gun. Shape the wire so that it has a long run, long enough to cover the pins on one side of the dip. Heat until the side melts and pull one side off at a time. Shaping to do 2 sides may also be possible... Just a thought.... -Skip -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist