Subj : Soldering was:Changes
To   : Jeff Thiele
From : Dave Drum
Date : Tue Feb 22 2022 04:40 am

-=> Jeff Thiele wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> Solder Wick is sold by several places - including Chemtronics & Newegg:

 JT> That's my preferred method, but results in removal of the pad far more
 JT> often than I'd like. I'm almost certainly doing something wrong, and
 JT> cheap protoboards don't help the situation.

Hmmmmmm .... I've never had that problem unless I've overheated the 
circuit board. I generally use as low a wattage soldering pencil that
will melt the solder. 
 
 DD> To do the complete job I recommend their kit with braid and a solder
 DD> sucker included:

 JT> I do have braid and a solder sucker, and have gotten better at using
 JT> the sucker. It helps to use a vise or something similar to hold the PCB
 JT> upright so that both sides can be accessed simultaneously. However, I
 JT> still find it somewhat frustrating; that might just be me.

 JT> I have a soldering/desoldering station on my wishlist; I'm hoping that
 JT> will make things easier. Am I deluding myself?

If you have wick, sucker and heat source you have most of it. A station
will give you a "safe" rest for the soldering pencil, a holder for a
tip cleaning sponge/surface and probably some alligator clips on posts
for holding boards, components ... and maybe a magnifier.

Newegg has a range of ststions from U$30 to "how deep are your pockets?"

Bv)= 

The U$30 (48W Temperature Adjustable Soldering Station with LCD Display
- ESD Safe) guy would work for me as I already have a "helping hand"
stand w/articulated clips and magnifying glass abd light source.

Hope this helps.

.... "A cheapskate won't tip a waitress. I'm just careful with my money." -- UDD
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