I like to remove mass by first cutting out the caps mounting tabs from the
can with a Dremmel tool. Then the remaining soldered tabs are more easily
removed with a large solder gun. Of course you don't rebuild this can once
this is done. If I rebuild a can I use a new old stock one, maybe a 25 volt
one for the new caps case.
Lee, w0vt
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Christensen
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 3:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question
Bob,
Good feedback. In retrospect, I probably should have gone with either a 100
or 150-watt iron with the high mass shaft ahead of the tip. The perceived
size of these irons can be deceiving. I was very surprised by the weight
and size of the 200-watt Hexacon iron. It's really too large and heavy to
manipulate into small areas, especially where a lot of circuit wiring comes
in proximity to the chassis can tabs.
Paul, W9AC
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