[Jewelry making - Article 01105] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering Enormous Bezels

[Len and Judy Bjorkman]

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    Yes,  Lee, soldering heavy sheet metal is another world!  I suppose
    you are using a larger torch tip.  Try building a (tufa, or the 
    like) "nest" all around and over your piece, closed everywhere
    except in front (but with some little vents in the back).   That
    way, you don't lose so much heat due  to radiation.  Sometimes, I've
    had success by heaping up the tufa blobs in my annealing pan, around
    the item, to reflect more of the heat back onto it.   Good luck! Judy
    Bjorkman 


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