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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 |
| [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....
(2009)
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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] |
| Releated Categories: [Soldering]|[Repairs] |
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| [855] Set Up Your Torch |
OK. You have just brought home your first acetylene tank and are ready to attach your new acetylene/air torch. This is the day you have dreamed of -- soldering at home, in your workshop -- yet there is that nagging doubt in the back of your head. You have heard horror stories of tanks, fires and explosions. Oh, why did you think you would ever be able to have a full jewelry studio at home? The instruction manual is full of hard core information that seems geared toward experienced welders -- you do not even know how to put the thing together, and even if you do figure it out, you fear you will blow up your home and the entire neighborhood.... (2007)
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| Show me more articles from: [Lapidary Journal]|[Lexi Erickson] |
| Releated Categories: [Soldering]|[Beginner's Corner] |
| ISBN: B000060MHN |
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