Sorry, never built a K1. Back in my hole.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Kevin Stover <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering
He's building a K1 (no SMT parts) not a computer motherboard.
On 2/20/2016 9:23 AM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote:
> I have been in the manufacturing process for a LONG time and the rework
> stations used in SMT parts is a state of art with custom equipment for the
> process, Tips that are the exact size of the parts to heat up each end are
> necessary for all part sizes down to 02-01 package and all of the IC's with
> special square tips etc. Special soldering irons and vacuum rework stations.
> Only simple rework should be attempted without the special tools required.
> Sorry no easy answer.
>
> Mel, K6KBE
>
>
> From: Mark Petrovic <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:11 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Unsoldering
>
> I'm assembling an Elecraft K1, and get the distinct feeling that
> unsoldering really is the last thing you want to be involved in. I
> have solder wick that has embedded flux, and I have a solder sucker
> that seems huge compared to the size of the features I'm dealing with.
> The wick works ok at getting some of the solder out, but not all of
> it. And a little bit of residual solder is still a major physical
> blocker to correcting a misplaced component or bad joint.
>
> I feel like I'm a pretty good solder-er, but I have not had good luck
> with unsoldering. Is it just me or does everyone have this problem?
>
> Thanks.
> Mark
> AE6RT
>
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