[Jewelry making - Article 00668] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering station

[Judy Willingham]

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    Hello Karen Goeller and Orchidians, 	The descriptions of acetylene
    tank set-ups in instruction areas made me recall the H.S. classroom
    where I first learned soldering.  There were 4 or 5 soldering
    stations along a long counter (topped with asbestos, no doubt!). 
    Each station was equipped with natural gas (NG) valves and
    connections to an air compressor.  The torch handpieces were hung on
    an elevated hook at the side of each station.  I think the only
    adjustment on the torch was the tip.  During use, the torch flame
    remained lit.  When soldering temperatures were needed, the
    handpiece was squeezed to release compressed air.  The pressure tank
    on the air compressor kept the pressure regulated.  Please be aware
    that this is a rudimentary description from a distant memory! 

    	I wonder if set-ups like this are still used?  It eliminated all
    the concerns related to having tanks of compressed flammable gases
    on site.  Now I'll have to go up to the H.S. and see how they do it
    these days! 

Judy M. Willingham, R.S.
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
237 Seaton Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan  KS  66506
(785) 532-2936


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