Marty, about 3 months ago I went to the full list and asked the almost identical question. As a result I purchased a Xytronic 988 from Howards and have been very pleased. I'm late on this post and saw Bob Waterman mentioned "Chip Quick" in response to your question. The unit I purchased is great for tuners, flys and the like but was not designed for LSI removal. The units for LSI removal are very expensive. To Bob or anyone: I would like to hear more about Chip Quick, what it is, and where it is available. Thanks Mark Wentowski Perry Hill Electronics Service 3836 Harrison Rd Montgomery, AL 36109 Voice: (334) 279-5622 Fax: (334) 273-9050 Email: phes1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: 19th Street Audio <audio19@xxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:33 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Surface-mount desoldering/removal unit > > Hello, > We are in the market for a rework station for the removal & desoldering of > surface mount IC's. > We have some contact with Howard Electronic Instruments (a Nesda member) and > have looked over what they supply. > We are thinking of the Xytronic model 626TP unit, I would like to know if > anybody has one of these that they are using, and could give us some > feedback on it's performance. > > Also, Howard Electronic Instruments seems like a great company from the > short time we have dealt with them......any other members dealt with them > with good results?? > > Thanks in advance! > > Marty Mertz > 19th Street Audio > 532 North 19th Street > Allentown, Pa. 18104 > audio19@xxxxxxxx > 610-434-8833 > high quality repairs since 1968 > > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > ------------------------------------------ > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > Submit Repair Tips here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/