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Windmiller
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 Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject: Heatgun or alternative suggestions |
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My heatgun died and I have alot of GPU and CPU to desolder over the holidays and wanted to get some suggestions on what device to buy.
Would a heatgun with variable settings be the best bet?
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g0b
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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I'm pretty ready to bet CPUShack would recommend a good old M2A1-7 flame thrower
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smithy
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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| I use a Makita with variable heat setting and 2 speed fan and it works well |
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CPUShack
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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| g0b wrote: | I'm pretty ready to bet CPUShack would recommend a good old M2A1-7 flame thrower
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they do work pretty well
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donutty
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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Propane torch as long as you don't mind the fumes (toasts PCBs hell of a lot easier than a heat gun... ie. they have a habit of setting on fire!)
I have gone through many cheap electric heat guns, and have a Bosch one was second hand from a ex- tool hire auction and it just refuses to fail. |
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g0b
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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I also use a propane torch which works well.
Or a turboflame lighter for more precise work.
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Windmiller
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| donutty wrote: |
I have gone through many cheap electric heat guns, and have a Bosch one was second hand from a ex- tool hire auction and it just refuses to fail. |
Same here, I've gone through a non-name and a Grizzly. I think it's time for some decent. I've heard good things about Milwaukee. |
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JAC
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Watch out for too much heat from blowtorch if you are not careful. You want cpu, not Burger King. |
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Chook
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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An old electric frying pan also works well. You'll need a small pair of tongs to lift the chips from the boards.
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