Cheap Desoldering iron

[dirge]

Bought one of these the other day and last night used to do remove a load of MX switches from an old board.

Found it a lot easier than braid or pump, also it's from a UK supplier with a UK plug. However it's not a moulded plug so most likely a Chinese version with a cheap plug on it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360468790948? ... 1497.l2649

[HzFaq]

Might check that out, I'd been looking at getting one of them as I'm burning through desoldering wick at an alarming rate and £14odd posted is pretty damn cheap. I have found wick much easier then pump for switches though, takes me 2 or 3 tries with a pump but I can usually get everything out in one blast with the wick.

[dirge]

I had to edit my post, I thought I'd bought the £14 one, but I actually bought a £6 one. I'm still here, not electricuted and after 15 mins of use wasn't so hot I couldn't handle it. I couldn't tell it was on actually.

Some of the Chinese ones have additional tips which may help. I didn't have any problems but did wonder if a smaller end would be better.

[HzFaq]

Well £6 is practically free and if it hasn't killed/maimed you yet it's good enough for me . It only needs to last long enough to take apart my Filco when my clears arrive anyway. Might even get 2...

[dirge]

I'm more than happy with mine, get one, its the price of a sandwich and a packet of crisps!

I'll be harvesting some vintage blues for the phantom soon

Hope the phantoms come next week I think I'm all set now. Then I've got to make some DIY cases for them