[Jewelry making - Article 00373] - Re: [Orchid] Removing soft solder

[M. Clodius]

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Hello ,

    Provided the metals have not been exposed to such heat that would
    cause the soft solder to amalgamate with the precious metal , you
    can remove the soft solder mechanically . Using scrapers , files ,
    abrasive media , one removes all visible solder . Then  one heats
    the piece gently , any missed soft solder will become shiney ,
    easily observed , and is then removed as suggested above , the
    process is repeated as necissary . I use this process frquently , and
    carefully so as to not breath any lead dust , for simple lead solder
    removal.... 

Mark Clodius



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