Re: POKEYs (flameproofing)

No, no no...you move the heat around quickly, we are not trying to burn
through the board just heat it up fast so the leads can't conduct the
heat into the IC. Remember the manufacturers have a time chart on how
long one can apply heat to an IC in their spec sheets. A solder pot
would be much better, and spring loaded IC pullers only add to the
excitement.

enough already, I'm not going to give away all my secrets if folks jump
all over me <grin>

John ;-#)#

Al Kossow wrote:
>
> "An easy way to "mass desolder" is to use a propane torch and a work
> bench.."
>
> NOOOOOOOOO!!!
>
> A PROPANE TORCH IS WAY TOO HOT
>
> A electric heat gun and a bench vise works much better, and you won't
> start the boards on fire. You also won't get the IC leads red-hot like
> a propane torch

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