Getting Started with Building Pedals

[Bakersdozen]

I am about to try using a small butane torch for bulk desoldering of components. The plan is to melt a bunch of joins at once, then sharply tap the side of the board to dislodge the solder before it hardens. I don't like the tapping method on a board I need to fix because the solder can cause a bridge somewhere, but on a board that's getting stripped it might work. I hope this makes getting things like PCB mounted pots desoldered easier.

Oh oh fire! What could possibly go wrong

Hey DC, what are those little white riser things you mounted the board in to keep the circuit off the metal?

[jugglindan]

Oh oh fire! What could possibly go wrong

Hey DC, what are those little white riser things you mounted the board in to keep the circuit off the metal?

That would be these.

I don't normally use them on my own pedals, but I thought they are a good idea for something that has to go through the post. I will use a couple in the FS-808 as well. Maybe. I also have an idea involving insulation tape and a hot glue gun...