SMD tool useful for through hole too.

Had a couple of old mixed pcb's I wanted to strip.
The SMD processor came out fine with a hot air tool.
I also wanted a couple of multipin connectors off the pcb too.
Soldering iron didnt seem to work as one pin cooled as I heated up the next one.
So gave them a try with the hot air tool and they just dropped out.
I guess its just finding the right tool for the job.