Desoldering advice - Sony, Japan, 1960

[thinkchronicity]

The Ancients knew stuff we don't...

 

[lupogtiboy]

Sound advice! Nobody wants burnt lips!

 

[Transistorized]

Think I will appreciate my de-soldering braid and pump

 

[Tinman]

Is that for real?
Bits of solder could end up anywhere.

 

[thinkchronicity]

Is that for real?
Bits of solder could end up anywhere.
Yep, solder suckers got invented just after i believe.

 

[caution]

Strange. Some stranded wire or just a couple of pieces of solid wire twisted together have enough wicking to grab excess solder