[SEL] RE: Silver solder

[Listerdiesel]

On Apr 5, 2005 4:00 PM, Luke Tonneberger <flywheelin at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Rupert. Could you give me any tips/advice for the process of silver
> soldering? This will be my first attempt at it.
> 
> Luke Tonneberger

I think Reggie may be away, his mailbox is full according to the
failure messages I am getting back.

Silver soldering is a lower temperature method of fixing bits together
than brazing but higher temp than soft soldering. I use a standard gas
torch (oxy-acetylene) on a small nozzle and low flame, and keep the
flame moving, don't let it overheat in one spot.

Cleanliness and a good flux are essential, and a fine gas nozzle so
you can keep the heat local and run the molten solder along a joint.

It's a bit expensive for large joints, but for small stuff the solder
wicks into joints very nicely. Check what type of fluxes you can get,
and as always you need practice to make perfect.

Peter
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