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From: joe cuteye
Date: Sat Jul 05 21:27:02 2003
 
     
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    I have read good reports in the archives, but none list a specific
    machine. I am looking into the less expensive models like the $235
    Electric Soldering Machine (Rio '03 catalog Pg355). Can anyone tell
    me what is the maximum gauge stock that can be soldered with this
    machine? I am looking at it for use in making chains,Fine,sterling
    and maybe gold/gold filled eventually. I realize it isn't going to be
    as good as a 1 to 3 thousand dollar welder, but will it work well
    enough for small scale chain production? Also,I read in the archives
    about someone using a soldering machine for fusing small gauge
    wire... would this particular one work on 22 gauge Fine silver? Last
    question, I know that they suggest/require Optiflux, is there going
    to be a firescale problem with sterling? I am thinking that with a
    localised fast heat source it may not be an issue, but I don't know
    for sure. 

    TIA 

    BTW: Thanks for all of the replies to my newbie questions, this list
    has proven to be a tremendous help. 



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