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| [46] Basic Principles of Construction and Soldering |
A short review of construction and soldering principles would be a good idea at this point. They're fairly basic. Principles of soldering (or what most of the world terms 'brazing' but jewelers call 'soldering') include: make sure that all joins are recently scraped, cleaned, sanded, or otherwise bared; that you can't see light through a join; that you use tons of flux.... (1996)
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| Show me more articles from: [Hinges and Hinge-Based Catches for Jewelers and Goldsmiths]|[Charles Lewton-Brain] |
| Releated Categories: [Soldering]|[Beginner's Corner] |
| ISBN: 0969851030 |
| [512] Hot Enough for You? - What kind of torch do you need? |
With so many torches on the market, a first-time buyer can be quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions that have to be made. Choosing a fuel, fitting the right tips, and determining the type of flame you need are just the beginning. To make decision-making tougher, all torches look pretty much alike. They have two open-ended tubes for the attachment of two color-coded rubber hoses, conducting air to one and fuel to the other. They are either single-fuel or a combination of oxygen and fuel, which tend to be hotter. Some torches accommodate different fuels simply by changing the tip. Each gas produces a different flame. Which brings us to the burning question: which torch will produce the flame power needed to get the job done?.... (2003)
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| Show me more articles from: [Lapidary Journal]|[Nina Graci] |
| Releated Categories: [Tools]|[Soldering] |
| ISBN: B000060MHN |
| [1028] How to Use the Conduction Soldering Technique |
The soldering process, used extensively in all aspects of jewelry manufacturing and repair, joins two or more pieces of metal together and when done properly, will result in a virtually undetectable seam. A better understanding of the soldering process can help you decide how to approach a particular soldering project.... (2012)
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| Show me more articles from: [GIA]|[GIA´s Jewelry Manufacturing Arts instructors] |
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| [905] Myth Buster: Magnesia Blocks are Superior Soldering Surfaces |
Myth: Magnesia blocks are superior soldering surfaces to charcoal blocks: A topic that seems to raise a fair amount of spirited discussion and strong opinions is what is the best soldering surface: firebrick, charcoal, magnesia, solderite - the list goes on. Charcoal is a very traditional choice, but it is seen as having limitations in terms of both longevity and safety. I was curious to see if any of the practices out there served to really mitigate these issues, and how charcoal compares to magnesia, another popular choice....
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| Show me more articles from: [AJM]|[Ann Cahoon] |
| Releated Categories: [Bench Tips & Tricks]|[Small Tools]|[Soldering] |
| ISBN: B00006K39S |
| [521] Protecting Gems While Soldering |
Repair jewelers are frequently called upon to solder close in to a set gemstone. Besides the normal dangers of heating a gem in these days of glass infills and other challenges it behooves a jeweler to keep a gemstone cool during soldering if at all possible. Remember Some 'Old-time' repair goldsmiths pride themselves on their speed using a mini-torch and they hold the set gem on a ring being sized in their fingers, going in very rapidly on the shank solder join with a pinpoint flame, so fast and hot that 'if your fingers get hot you were too slow'. While this method works with the right mini-torch and has a certain macho charm it does not fit every circumstance - and may lead to singed fingers..... (2002)
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| Show me more articles from: [Brain Press Publications]|[Charles Lewton-Brain] |
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