Re: [Elecraft] RE: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer :)

2006-12-23 Thread Mario Lorenz
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

Re: [Elecraft] RE: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer :)

2006-12-23 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
GM4ESD - Original Message - From: Mario Lorenz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer :) Ron, I've used your toothpick approach, but I found it needs have

RE: [Elecraft] RE: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer :)

2006-12-23 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Good point Mario! I haven't tried wood out of concern for leaving carbonized debris behind in the solder. So it works eh? I'll have a go at it next time. Maybe it'd help to dip the tooth pick in the beer first to get it wet. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Ron, I've used your toothpick

Re: [Elecraft] RE: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer :)

2006-12-23 Thread Bob Nielsen
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

[Elecraft] Re: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer :)

2006-12-21 Thread wayne burdick
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I wrote, Lead-free solder melts at a higher temperature than leaded solder. Higher temperatures mean it's easier to lift a trace or damage a solder pad if you change a part. This is certainly true. But it's worse than that. What I should have said is that it's much

[Elecraft] RE: lead-free solder (plus bonus desoldering primer :)

2006-12-21 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Ha, HA! That's a GREAT write-up. (Why isn't it on the Elecraft builder's resources page?) I'll admit that the latest equipment from Europe that I've serviced is still pre-RoHS, so I've not faced that dilemma - yet. I've used your toothpick approach, but I found it needs have very small mass. I

[Elecraft] Re: lead free solder

2005-10-22 Thread Nick Waterman
Nick Waterman wrote: Is your servicing business covered by UK law? Are your suppliers? The clock is ticking... http://www.rohsdirective.com/timescale.htm In fact, I believe this supplier is one of the ones you listed. Here's a page with a real ticking clock! http://www.rohs.info/ --

[Elecraft] Re: lead free solder

2005-10-22 Thread Dave Sergeant
On 22 Oct 2005 at 9:53, Nick Waterman wrote: Nick Waterman wrote: Is your servicing business covered by UK law? Are your suppliers? The clock is ticking... http://www.rohsdirective.com/timescale.htm In fact, I believe this supplier is one of the ones you listed. Here's a page with

RE: [Elecraft] Re: lead free solder

2005-10-22 Thread Dan Barker
I wonder if the boards themselves are tinned with lead? Then, the Aptos boys might have to do something before next year to be legal for British resale. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip equipment put on the market before July next year /snip ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Re: lead free solder

2005-10-22 Thread G8IFF/KC8NHF
It's not the British... It's European legislation being forced upon us and as the US seems to be going that way as well, it'll be a requirement worldwide. Dan Barker wrote: legal for British resale. Nigel A. Gunn. 59 Beadlemead, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HF, England. Tel +44 (0)1908 604004