Hi, I've been removing components (good known IC's, caps, etc.) as I need them from boards. I"ve accumulated boards, CRT's, etc. that I want to strip. I want to remove a lot of the components in one crack instead of wasting solder wick or using a solder sucker. One tech suggested using a propane torch and heating the foil side and letting the components drop off. Another suggested making a customized solder bath that can be heated and the circuit board can be dipped in the molten lead and the components can be lifted out. I don't have a hot air desoldering station. Some are double sided. Any ideas, although it might be a waste of time. Thanks, Autolectrics Randall Torda 284 Makua Street Wailuku, HI 96793 fax 808-244-3064 lectrics284@xxxxxxxx ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/