[Jewelry making - Article 00206] - Re: [Orchid] Plumb Silver Solder from Precious Metals West

[Mark Shneyer]

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    Hi Silverfoot, I just used the Plat900 for the first and only time to
    attach a new full shank on a ring with side diamonds.  I found the
    solder melted at red hot and flowed very well. It had a very grey
    colour to it but polished up very well. I did not need to hammer the
    joints very much so I didn't experience the problem you mention.  The
    gentleman  AT  PM West mentioned that most problems occur when the
    solder is melted with a pick and applied so I did not do that...I
    picked the piece up with the shank itself and soldered the first
    joint free hand and for the second side I slid the piece into the
    tight joint. No flux on anything.  I hope that helps. I hope that
    helps, Mark


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