[Jewelry making - Article 00252] - Re: [Orchid] Solution for Pitted Solder

[LEESSILVER]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========

Hi Donna,

    In the future make sure the underside of the bezel and the surface
    the bezel is to be soldered to are clean. 

    You might try using a touch of Handy paste flux between the bezel
    and the backing. 

    I found that worked for me. I am sure paste flux will cause the
    solder to flow without any pits. 

    Coat all the metal with an anti-firescale flux. Do not use too much
    paste flux as it will wash away the anti-firescale flux. 

    To correct the problem clean and put paste flux on the joint and
    coat the rest if the project with anti-firescale flux and re-solder.
    Be careful as the temperature to melt the solder will probably be
    higher that the original solder temperature. 

Lee Epperson

____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________