De-Solder braid vs. Solder Removal Tool

[markz]

De-Solder braid vs. Solder Removal Tool

I have never used the Solder Removal Tool, I've only ever used De-Solder Braid.
Do the Solder Removal Tools work good. Which one is better, braid or tool?

This is the one I've been looking at
http://www.be-electronics.com/product_p/84-110-1.htm
http://www.be-electronics.com/product_p/st150.htm

 

[Simonvtr]

I've used both depending on the how much solder I need to remove.
I have a cheap radio shack one and it works great just need to add more solder to help it suck.
Its spring loaded with a trigger. Once you add more solder to allow the old solder to move like liquid you just place the tip near it and press the trigger. A pop sound and up goes the solder.
Then remove the wire and clean up the area with some braid.

 

[Thud]

They have different applications. Wick is for mopping up solder fillets & flat work.
The "sucker" tools are for clearing through holes of solder that can be dificult with braid.