[Jewelry making - Article 01150] - Re: [Orchid] Sheet solder Vs Wire solder

[kenton stevens]

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    I assume, since you mentioned a length, that you purchased wire
    solder. May I suggest getting some sheet solder too? They both come
    in real handy in their own ways. 

    I store my wire and sheet solder stock in marked plastic tubes that
    beads come in. I place the sheet snippets I cut into marked boxes and
    the wire snippets I cut in medicine bottles and keep all the boxes
    and bottles within reach on the bench where I solder and store the
    rest of my solder stock in my parts and tool box. I also never cut
    snippets on or near where I solder- I turn around and cut them on the
    table behind me. It's a good idea- averts many potential nightmares.
    I also swish my solder stock that I am going to cut into snippets in
    the pickle for a few seconds first. Works wonders for achieving good
    solder flow. 

    Just a couple of tips I wanted to throw in. 

Kenton
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