[Jewelry making - Article 00021] - Re: [Orchid] Argentium silver adventures and questions

[Grace & Tom Stokes]

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Hi All,

    Have been reading the Argentium reports with much interest as I am
    also having problems getting the solder to flow. I currently am using
    Pripps Flux and am going to try the My-T Flux as soon as I can get
    some ordered. I also wonder what torch most are using and what size
    tip. I am using a Smith Acetylene/Air and for most work using the #1
    tip for work on some relatively large pieces, 2-3 inch in either
    direction large bezels, etc. I find the Argentium solder especially
    stubborn on sweat soldering. I have been fluxing the pieces, heating
    overall and then trying to zero in on the joint area. When the flux
    becomes transparent and I think the solder should be starting to melt
    it just isn't. I even switched from the Medium to the Easy solder and
    it still isn't flowing well. Should I be using a smaller tip and
    really getting in much closer to the joint as I would with gold? 

    It's frustrating because I love not getting all that firescale but I
    am finding that I have to heat and reheat many times to get a
    completely soldered joint. Your experience, as always, greatly
    appreciated. 

Grace
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