On Dec 23, 2006, at 6:55 AM, Mario Lorenz wrote:
Ron,
I've used your "toothpick" approach, but I found it needs have
very small
mass. I have some dental picks (donated by my dentist). Although
the pointed
tip is small enough, with the metal handle they have way too much
mass and
instantly solidify the solder when it's touched.
I believe Wayne was talking about wooden toothpicks. They dont conduct
heat. I've used these, or wood splinters from snapped-in-half wooden
matches. Good for one or two holes only, but easily replaced.
Mario
I've seen tools similar to dental picks with a small metal tip and
plastic handle (less thermal mass). They can be helpful at times.
Getting as much of the solder as possible removed first makes things
much easier.
Bob, N7XY
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