Better Way To Remove an IC Chip - Page 3

I was basically testing this tool out to see how well it worked for taking these IC chips and any other components off of the boards. It did pretty well, but I won't devalue the high grade boards again. I made the video in response to this thread. With a metal cutting blade, this tool can clean off a low grade board in a few seconds, even transformers.

I'm finding the soldered ones (with the legs) come off easily with a screwdriver if I attack the edges, but am having no luck with the ones that seem to be glued on. I haven't gone out looking for a wood chisel yet, but in the meantime was wondering if something else around the house would work, like a razor edge or a paint scraper, or some kind of art tool. My live-in MIL has an extensive craft room, and there might be something in there I can use.

Anything with a small thin edge. Hence why I use the chisel. I have a small wood handled wood tool, I know not the name of, but it works in a pinch for somethings. The metal part can snap tho if you apply to much force.

I'm a fan of the chisel, but I already had some as I do wood working also. An rest easy folks..the chisel I use for removing stuff isn't the same I use for my wood working. I have good chisels for that, and the ones I use for removing IC's don't cost much. Course, I'm still using the same cheapie that came in my three pack when I got them. Fine ten bucks spent. Got 2 chisels for wood work stuff if needed, an a good scrap tool I didn't know I'd ever need. lol.

Sirscrapalot - It is hard to interest those who have everything in those who have nothing. - Helen Keller

I use a flexible putty knife and a hammer.

Seems to work good for me.