[Jewelry making - Article 00412] - Re: [Orchid] Affixing chain into tube terminals

[Douglas Zaruba]

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>     With a closed cap, I would put a piece of solder in first, then the
>     chain, proceed as above, though of course there is no way to really
>     know when you've done it other than quenching and pulling. 

Addy,

    	This is also a VERY appropriate time to use an extra easy solder.
    It will flow quickly, perhaps before you have annealed the chain. It
    will also come apart with very little heat, just in case you need to
    do a repair in the future. 

Doug Zaruba


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