[Jewelry making - Article 00017] - Re: [Orchid] Struggling with soldering sterling silver

[diamondeddy2]

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    Instead of taking the time to mix the chems/solutions, I have used
    Majic Dip for aprox 5 years. Yes , I know its alot more expensive
    than mixing my own soldering dip, but its extremely effective in
    eliminating oxidization during the soldering process. Also, it makes
    my cleanup afterwards a snap. Its available at most supply houses.
    As with most ready made products versus homemade products, the
    expense is in the convenience. 

    Buy-shake-dip-solder-rinse-done! If you are running a large volume
    of soldering jobs daily, you will appreciate the convenience. If you
    are working a low volume of projects, maybe the homemade mix is
    right for you. Warning- A local jeweler/friend/competitor knocked a
    container of alcohol/boric acid solution over on his bench while he
    had a flame going, and the entire surface of his bench was instantly
    in flames. Whereas the Majic Dip is nonflammable. I wouldnt dream of
    running out, nor going into Christmas without 3-4 bottles ready to
    go. I am not associated with the product in any way-simply a very
    satisfied user. 

Ed in Kokomo

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