[Jewelry making - Article 00137] - Re: [Orchid] Bezel Melting Problems

[LEESSILVER]

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    When soldering bezels to a plate I heat from the side opposite the
    bezel. 

    I set two fire bricks on a large solder pad. I leave a gap between
    the fire bricks slightly narrower than the plate.  I set the edges
    of the plate on the fire bricks so that the bottom of the plate is
    exposed.  I set the bricks slightly over the edge of a large solder
    pad. This allows me to direct the torch vertically against the
    plate.  I mark the bezel side of the plate with a sharpie pen.  When
    heating, the mark will start to disappear when medium solder temp is
    reached.  At this point I play the flame on the bezel side of the
    plate. 

    If the plate is very thin I move the bricks closer together but
    leave enough gap for the flame to hit the bottom of the plate. 

    I use a large torch tip and heat the metal as rapidly as possible. 

    Don't forget to coat all surfaces with an anti-firescale flux before
    each solder step. 

    If you need a better description contact me directly and I will make
    up a sketch. 

Lee Epperson



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