Recent content by HRife

I have actually used such a tool to remove large ic's from a circuit board. Like the Z80 cpu chip. Gotta be careful tho!

Howdy and a warm welcome from Tennessee! I too purchased the TH for the purpose of doing inspections! Wish you the best!

Hi Eugene You are well within your rights to ask a question and get reasonable advice. However as always some "experts" love to flex their knowledge muscles. There are many, and I do mean MANY, variables in proper soldering. Most of your technique and skill will come from practice. Get some old...

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In today's micro electronics and surface mount components it is a real need to have a precision, temp controlled iron. Not like my old ham homebrew days when a Weller "gun" was the tool of choice! in fact.....if you know an old "ham" he could be a great resource.

How refreshing it is to partake of an intellectual "tete la tete" instead of rants, ravings and name calling.

Yep. Created a few "NEW" expletives! Got it tho.

Howdy fellow "newbie to the site"!

Just passed my certification for building inspection. Will be using my Typhoon H for roof inspections since I am getting old and don't bounce too well these days! :rolleyes: