[Jewelry making - Article 01021] - Re: [Orchid] Drawbenches notes

[Helen Hill]

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>     1. If oxidizied black then emery 2. If a water based flux doesn't
>     wet the metal then lightly anneal and pickle or wash with soap,
>     water and ammonia. 

    Thanks Jeff. I've always been very careful to avoid grease prior to
    soldering but obviously if using a draw plate I'm going to need some
    sort of lubricant. It sounds as though either my pickle or my
    ultrasonic solution (water soap and ammonia) will do nicely, thanks. 

Helen
UK
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