Best way to Desolder?

[Kalan714]

desoldering tool

Go to Frys if you have one close to you. They have them there for $159.00.

Got mine there, one of the best investments i've made aside from the refrigerator dolly with a kickback =) It will definitely Shave about 10-15 min. off cap kits easy.

 

[Magister]

Here is that Hakko 808 in action. Does anyone use Flux when Desoldering? I see this guy is using Liquid Flux.

 

[roothorick]

Here is that Hakko 808 in action. Does anyone use Flux when Desoldering? I see this guy is using Liquid Flux.

Holy shit... that was fast. I want one now.

 

[YellowDog]

The Blackjack 4000 has a lot of suction. As mentioned, it uses a lot of similar parts to the Hakko. I haven't tried, but it seems like the parts should be interchangable. I calibrated mine with a thermocouple to between 600 & 650 degrees F. The dial setting was a little off probably based on where the embeded temperature sensor is located. I've had a chance to use the Hakko and I think the Blackjack has more suction power. The gun part is a lot lighter because the vacuum pump is in the base. You are not holding it. That was the factor for me. If you end up doing a lot of repairs on the road, go with the Hakko. If you have a bench or you are going to do a lot of desoldering in a row, the Blackjack is the better way to go.

ken

 

[Malice95]

I have an old pace desoldering station I bought off ebay for $60 a while back. Like everyone else.. it is a great investment. Makes removing parts
SOOOO much easier.

I might pickup the blackjack as mine requires shop air.. which is not a huge deal but I am also having trouble finding parts for it.

I broke my multimeter Saturday so a freebie multimeter would be a nice bonus

 

[YellowDog]

I broke my multimeter Saturday so a freebie multimeter would be a nice bonus

When I bought mine the "free" multimeter was the CSIMS8264. It has been solid. I like the rubbery case on it. I've dropped it a couple of times and it just bounces (I don't recommend doing this deliberately). The current freebie looks pretty good too.

ken

 

[thebman80]

I like that its all one unit, but the price is kinda high.

http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?PID=838&Page=1

Yeah I know someone that has one of those works well. I just use the standard Rat shack suck pen and soldering Iron. I have a Soldering Iron with suck bulb but I have found that it will burn the board up more and just doesn't work for me.

 

[Magister]

Leaning towards the Blackjack for sure. I like that the Hakko is self-contained, but the idea of it being a bit heavier is throwing me off. I have a big enough work bench where the Blackjack will work just fine. Of course that other one just like the Blackjack seems nice as well, plus its a bit cheaper.

 

[SiLeNtNiNjA1]

Has anyone tried the Blackjack BK 6000 all in one unit? Was thinking of grabbing that since my ancient Ungar unit could stand to be replaced...

 

[motoman9]

They are a little more expensive than the plastic solder suckers, but the ease and time savings make these a no brainer recommendation. Save yourself all the pain, suffering and wasted money and buy one from the start. ken

I use Hakko 807 at work, but cannot afford one for home use so I mostly use wick, but have also used plunger type suckers. I agree with YellowDog, if you can afford it. No matter what you decide to use, you should make sure you learn and execute proper technique or circuit board destruction will result. I have seen many a board torn to hell because someone thought they new what they were doing. If they would have simply sent the item in to the professionals to repair, life would have been much easier for all involved.

 

[channelmanic]

I have seen many a board torn to hell because someone thought they new what they were doing. If they would have simply sent the item in to the professionals to repair, life would have been much easier for all involved.

AMEN!

I charge more if it takes much time to undo attempted repair damage.

RJ

 

[Magister]

AMEN!

I charge more if it takes much time to undo attempted repair damage.

RJ

I have no plans on jumping into this head first without first practicing on a bad board til I get it down where I can remove the solder clean. Plus I'm working on trying to set something up with a member on here and have him come over and and show me the right way to solder and desolder boards. Thats the main reason I haven't tried this yet. Dont want to risk screwing something up beyond repair.

 

[Raikus]

That one doesn't look too bad. Price is nice too, $89 at this site.

http://www.ownta.com/aoyue-474-desoldering-station.html

I was finally going to bite the bullet and order this one. Added it to the cart, went to checkout and they wanted $70 for shipping

Now I'm looking once again...

 

[DarrenF]

I have a Circuit Specialists vacuum unit:
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/csi474a.html

It looks to me to be the same as the Aoyue, but re-branded.

It's no Cadillac desoldering station, but it has been working fine for me for several years.

 

[metahugh]

I'm still rocking the Aoyue a year and a half after buying it. My only issue to date was one of the desoldering points melted while trying to remove solder with it on a the tab of a piece of metal shielding on a monitor chassis. Not sure how I did it

Works great, excellent for the price.

 

[dezbaz]

I was finally going to bite the bullet and order this one. Added it to the cart, went to checkout and they wanted $70 for shipping

Now I'm looking once again...

I bought this unit, after reading this thread.

It really rocks, desoldered a 12 pin header with large pins easily. My old desolderer struggled with these big joins

And the freight to Australia was $50, but still was worth it.
The ironic part was they sent it by DHL, and they chose to do an quarantine inspection and so I was sent a bill for an additional $47.00

There goes the bargain price . . .

 

[Robotron]

I've used commercial vacuum machines and they are really nice. I have also used wick and manual vacuum pens. They all work, but what I use now is this...

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062731

It woks just fine and only costs about $12. I can pull a chip in very little time. I'd love to have one of the nice vacuum desolders, but I don't have the money.

 

[Malice95]

I just ordered the Blackjack 4000.. hopefully it should be here soon.
I think it was a decent deal for the price and there appears to be positive
support for it here and elsewhere.

Gonna sell my pace desoldering unit which requires shop air if anyone is
interested. Works good. I just need something that doesnt require an air compressor... moved my work area to my basement. $50 shipped.

 

[Magister]

I just ordered the Blackjack 4000.. hopefully it should be here soon.
I think it was a decent deal for the price and there appears to be positive
support for it here and elsewhere.

Gonna sell my pace desoldering unit which requires shop air if anyone is
interested. Works good. I just need something that doesnt require an air compressor... moved my work area to my basement. $50 shipped.

Did you end up getting that Blackjack? Kinda wondering how its working out for you.

 

[SiLeNtNiNjA1]

I got the blackjack 6000. Working pretty good except the plastic clip that locks in the cartridge the solder goes into snapped after 2 uses. It still works fine, since the thing is spring loaded and everything, just kindve annoying that it snapped so easily and with so little use. Ill probably give them a call to see about a replacement part in the next couple days.