[Jewelry making - Article 00183] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering tube settings together

[James Binnion]

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>     Could anyone either in the UK or the US please enlighten me about
>     this? All I am aware of is that the US "plumb" solder I was sent
>     worked a treat and the UK solder is temperamental at best, sometimes
>     working, sometimes not. 

    Silver solders normally in the 40-60 % silver range. Plumb solders
    are mostly available in gold karat values. There is one exception to
    this, a company called PM West has patented and makes both plumb
    sterling and plumb platinum solders. The plumb sterling solder is a
    high temperature solder though and needs to be used with care. Daniel
    Ballard who comments here on occasion works for PM West and can
    provide more details. As for Hallmarking and solder in the UK I will
    let someone who has knowledge of that comment. 

Regards,

Jim

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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