[Jewelry making - Article 01008] - Re: [Orchid] Magnesia soldering block

[Judy Willingham]

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    Hello Judy, 	Kiln/fire bricks are usually low cost and last a very
    long time.  I abuse my soldering surface since I push pins into it.
    Charcoal doesn't take the abuse and wears away with use.  The
    surface of a brick does get glopped up with flux overspray, whence
    the advice to dress the surface by scrubbing it on some concrete to
    grind off the gunk.  Thin slabs of brick make good props and can be
    used to build a little "oven" to hold the heat when soldering large
    silver things. 	I still use charcoal for some things and for making
    silver and gold balls.  (Before we realized the dangers, a coil of
    asbestos held in a metal ring was a common soldering surface that
    took abuse and was durable.)  I also use a nifty soldering pad made
    by Steve Satow, which I bought at the last Orchid auction.  It is
    very smooth and level and fits the GRS mounting. 	Bottom line, we all
    probably use several soldering surfaces to meet different needs. 

Judy in Kansas


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