BigSkyBrad Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 A tech at work inherited a tool box from a deceased family member, full of tools. There is one tool that we have no idea what it is or what it could be used for. Push in the black knob in the cutout and a blunt-ended rod protrudes and locks in position. Press the red button and the rod springs back into the tool. The casing has a knurled grip surface. Given that it is quality anodized aluminium, I'm leaning toward something from the aircraft trade. Any clues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Solder sucker, for removing solder from a pcb you have just warmed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 cheese scoop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_R Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Lightsaber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyonspride Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 "Desoldering pump" in the language of non-tech, or "solder sucker" to anyone who ever uses one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Solder sucker, BUT, it’s missing the end piece I suspect. You usually have a plastic nozzle on the end - the metal bar slides out, inside the nozzle to clear it of any solder deposits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwarks Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I've always found them tricky to use and you need a third hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 They make repairs to PCBs possible without destroying the tracks. The nozzles are consumables - see Maplin or the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I used to use them more, but have started to use braid instead, now I’ve got a temperature controlled iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Never tried braid although a business contact of mine in USA was the agent for a range of solder absorbing products and would have a happily given me samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What you think you saw, you did not see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSkyBrad Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Ah, I was leaning toward what Will Smith is holding, the only solder suckers I've seen are like an eye dropper. But I see now, now that there is mean't to be a nozzle on the end. The shaft is obviously the same diameter as the inside of the nozzle and it's (really) violent spring return provides the vacuum. The end screws off to empty out the balls of solder collected. All makes sense now - thanks, chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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