[Jewelry making - Article 00898] - Re: [Orchid] Hinge knuckles

[Kay Vontz]

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Hi Fr. Alexis,

    Not sure what is "warping" for you.  I usually hold the knuckles
    together with an oxidized brass rod and then tack solder the
    individual knuckles with paste solder.  When all are tack soldered,
    then I remove the brass rod, and proceed to solder the knuckles with
    hard solder, each one individually or at least each side separately. 
    Then when cleaned, they fit together perfectly and the final hinge
    pin can be riveted in place.  I've not had any warp so not sure what
    you are referring to there.  It just takes a little practice and the
    knuckles need to be cut rather precisely. 

Kay


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