Is this solder harder than regular electronic solder? I am trying to repair fret wear grooves on guitar. The you tube demo says 'use silver solder'.
1557947
I used it to make a leather cutter blade repair and had to file it to fit. It was harder than a lead/tin solder but I'm not sure it would have the wear qualities you require. It may be worth a try considering the price of the product.
1557948
I don't know about fret grooves. I use silver solder for structural soldering, for its strength. I use it where regular solder is to soft and meant just to transmit electric current. Silver solder is used by many jewelers for its strength qualities. Silver solder satisfies my needs in Radio Control Model demands.
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This silver bearing solder contains 6% silver (the remainder is tin) and melts at ~430F... silver solder used in other applications can range up to 40% silver and is useful because of its hardness... those melt at temps above 450F. The advantage of lower heat is probably useful to you in this application, but it may not be as hard as you want it to be. I would suggest you try it and see... cheap enough and little downside risk. If unsatisfied, you can always file it off and go with a higher heat/harder solder - be prepared to pay more and you may have to go for more exotic heat source (MAPP or oxy-acetylene). Good luck! Erik This silver bearing solder contains 6% silver (the remainder is tin) and melts at ~430F... silver solder used in other applications can range up to 40% silver and is useful because of its hardness... those melt at temps above 450F. The advantage of lower heat is probably useful to you in this application, but it may not be as hard as you want it to be. I would suggest you try it and see... cheap enough and little downside risk. If unsatisfied, you can always file it off and go with a higher heat/harder solder - be prepared to pay more and you may have to go for more exotic heat source (MAPP... » Read More This silver bearing solder contains 6% silver (the remainder is tin) and melts at ~430F... silver solder used in other applications can range up to 40% silver and is useful because of its hardness... those melt at temps above 450F. The advantage of lower heat is probably useful to you in this application, but it may not be as hard as you want it to be. I would suggest you try it and see... cheap enough and little downside risk. If unsatisfied, you can always file it off and go with a higher heat/harder solder - be prepared to pay more and you may have to go for more exotic heat source (MAPP or oxy-acetylene). Good luck! Erik « Show Less
1557950
Yes, but not a great deal harder. You may need some practice to get to get to a skill level to repair a guitar.
1557951
Yes, I understand it is but I do not know if it is hard enough for your purpose. Trial and error experimentation is probably your best course of action.
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I prefer nitro. This particular neck comes with a light coat of sealer, it is compatible with laquer. If you reshape the back, and I recommend it because it's a little too thick, you'll burn through it anyway. After you get the final shape sand it up to 320 grit but just scuff the fret board with Scotch-brite. Seal the whole thing with Behlens vinyl sealer then scuff it with 320. If you burn through the vinyl apply another coat. After that apply 2-3 very light coats of Behlens nitrocellulose lacqer to the fret board (frets and all) and 6-8 coats to the back and head-stock. If you want a colored finish you can add trans-tint dye to the lacquer to make it a toner. I prefer nitro. This particular neck comes with a light coat of sealer, it is compatible with laquer. If you reshape the back, and I recommend it because it's a little too thick, you'll burn through it anyway. After you get the final shape sand it up to 320 grit but just scuff the fret board with Scotch-brite. Seal the whole thing with Behlens vinyl sealer then scuff it with 320. If you burn through the vinyl apply another coat. After that apply 2-3 very light coats of Behlens nitrocellulose lacqer to the fret board (frets and all) and 6-8 coats to the back and head-stock. If you want a... » Read More I prefer nitro. This particular neck comes with a light coat of sealer, it is compatible with laquer. If you reshape the back, and I recommend it because it's a little too thick, you'll burn through it anyway. After you get the final shape sand it up to 320 grit but just scuff the fret board with Scotch-brite. Seal the whole thing with Behlens vinyl sealer then scuff it with 320. If you burn through the vinyl apply another coat. After that apply 2-3 very light coats of Behlens nitrocellulose lacqer to the fret board (frets and all) and 6-8 coats to the back and head-stock. If you want a colored finish you can add trans-tint dye to the lacquer to make it a toner. « Show Less
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No I purchased cheap solder tool at amazon and I had some difficulty to do it precisely. I just have experience at elementary school. Just one hour but I liked it and just tried in old memory. You should like it because a lot of concentration and patient. Kit has just one size but mine had 15 was broken. I ordered other size at eBay too. See YouTube samples must
419903
I did some jewelry making with silver solder before in school, but we used torches, not a solder gun. We used natural gas torches, but you could do it with a propane one. I think you would have a better time if you bought a torch and some other equipment to do this kind of work. Don't forget your protective gear too! (faceshield, ventilation, etc)
1948240
Yes, no difference between fretted or fretless, but any way you'll have to screw it to the bass body (be careful...)
838745
As the others have said you can definitely solder directly to the solder pads on the strips, and if it seems difficult to get a good connection remember flux is your friend.
379504
I'm not sure. It says it's hard anodize which I think is another compound. I would check with All- Clad for the answer
1683530
This would most likely do the job for you. I believe that silver solders are the go-to variety for jewelry. I used it for stainless steel which is typically difficult to solder and it did an outstanding job. With a clean surface and using the supplied flux, the adhesion is excellent. I soldered a hole in the pan of an ultrasonic cleaner, so it is subjected to high-intensity vibration. There has been no problem at all with separation. At the price of this item, it is certainly worth trying.
1823250
My husband had used it to solder a pot metal carb back together, however he said it should be since it is solder and solder usually is. :)
1080565
I use 150watt soldering iron but I also use a 25watt soldering iron with silver solder.but what are you soldering???
520868
It is just Standard solder... not like the type used on circuit boards....good for basic soldering needs...
37448
You shouldn't have to give it a break in an hour time period. I'd hate to think I can only solder for 30 min. at a time on a large piece.
1107393
Same problem here I had a knob crack. The knobs on these units are all plastic with no metal socket in the middle. Better quality knobs have a metal (usually brass) socket and a metal set screw. I bought a set of 4 on eBay. Search for KNOB ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SENCORE EICO B&K; HICKOK MERCURY TUBE TESTER LOT OF 4. The better knobs are inexpensive so not sure why the box manufacturer doesn't use them.
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Depending on the size of the materials you are trying to solder. It will solder aluminum wire with the right flux and solder. I would expect the same is true for metal
1393486
Sorry for the delay, camping for the last week with no service of any kind, it was great! I use copper wire ends sized for the studs on the back of the switch, soldered is the best way to go, but if you have a good crimp tool you should get a lasting connection. Coat the connections with a good dielectric grease to help prevent corrosion.
913879
I've only used it when changing strings to clean and condition the fretboard. I would assume not though.
1144677
I do not know. It is silent, quiet and very hot to silver solder. I do not need to know as I would have to by a guage