[Jewelry making - Article 00071] - Re: [Orchid] Marble stone as a Soldering Block?

[Richard Davies]

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Angela-

    As a bench protector, marble would be ok. Just don't attempt to
    solder anything directly on it because it would be a huge heat sink.
    Use an insulating block of some sort to hold your piece, preferably
    soft enough to push a pin into. A charcoal block is an example. For
    many years I have used a square of insulating block left over from a
    relining job in a marine boiler. It is a fiberglass composite. You
    may be able to find something similar in your area. It is helpful to
    have several small blocks so you can build a little enclosure to
    help capture heat when you need it. Ingenuity helps here. 

Good luck!
Dick Davies
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