I had no problem pushing some components down after the initial soldering using my finger while heating the pads below. I do not use much force at all and alternate the heat on the pads.
I used a temp controlled soldering station set at a low temp to build the entire rig, and even removed some parts and turned them around without any damage. For removal I used a cheap solder sucker, then gently wiggle the pins till loose. I cant see damaging any parts or the board unless you use way to much heat. No way I would build the kit without the temp controlled station and a magnifying light. Brett N2DTS > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Bayern > Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 10:29 AM > To: Rodney Macpherson > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Repositioning Components soldered too > far from PCB > > Any 'pushing' on the components risks damage to the board. I'd > consider it the same as rework.You either need a good desoldering > system and some skill to clear the hole, or you destroy the component > and replace it. > > A practical solution is to simply live with elevated component. > > Mark AD5SSS > > On 4/3/07, Rodney Macpherson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have tried the following:- > > 1. push with finger [too painful] > > 2. Use a glove [too bulky] > > 3. Use pliers [risk of damaging component] > > Possible solutions > > Push with Cork, with groove cut in end to reposition component > > Push with small Alligator clip. > > > > Praticasl solutions would be welcomed, > > > > Rod > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
