Does this kit work well for small scale soldering like jewelry making? Is it good for soldering noble metals?
1541610
I personally think it would be a bit on the large size for making jewelry. it would be more suited for farm or ranch shop work.
1541611
I don't own this specific product, but I learned jewelry making with a torch this size. I think these guys just don't know about jewelry making. :|
2137286
Sorry, I used this tool to create a dimple on metal before soldering so I'm not familiar with the job you want to do.
573347
Yes, this is a very good soldering iron. I used one for several years to solder numerous projects including an LED array (10x10x10) for an IEEE project using steel wires.
1080563
I have only used a small torch, but I think a soldering iron would work on small jobs.
1101523
Not sure. I am a metalsmith (mostly silver) but have used it on copper components of the jewelry.
2122676
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
259067
I used it to repair a broken small wooden sculpture and it worked perfect for that. I haven't tried it for jewelry making, but imagine it should work.
1526520
This is good for small parts , it will take you a long time to use this with larger items. But for the price, it works well on small jobs.
1156446
I haven't had any issues with using lead free solder. I used this model to help build a solar panel using a zinc/copper/silver solder and it continues to work fine.
665566
Not me, but as stated in my review, I would not consider this solder strong enough to repair cooking utensils,although it is very useful for other purposes such as fixing light jewelry.
1907376
I haven't used it for soldering anything but Cu wire, but I know that his solder is not made for your purpose. Any solder joint, other than pure lead, made with acid flux will corrode with time. Therefore, I wouldn't advise it. Look into materials for brazing metals, which generally requires hotter temperatures than common solders and also requires a torch, I believe.
718887
very good for small stuff anything over 3/16 to a 1/4 inch and a Mig is better and faster preheating with a gas torch helps for thicker material - make sure your stock is clean and practice till you get the penetration and bead you want a foot pedal or thumb control torch helps to dial in while you are learning I have and use both depends on if you are welding on a bench or on a fixed part machine frame etc this is a hobby welder and has done very well for me but if you must weld large stock or high stress working parts / Mig or arc and more power and money will be needed good luck
2075265
It should both metal have to have good heat to bind. Also this made for light metal or small pieces. I use it to solder horse shoe nails with silver solder. If you're using brass it will have to have a torch and the aluminum might as well. That is about all I can tell you.
1125502
I'm not sure but it also did not clean silver well after soldering. I don't recommend it.
2216538
I am not a jeweler but I think the flame tip may produce a flame front too large for small jewelry. The flame does taper to a nice point in the center but it is still large enough to solder a piece of copper water pipe and to due some smaller brazing work. There is a torch called the "Micro Torch Power Probe" that I use for automotive wiring, heating frozen door locks and etc. that you might want to look at. I bought my Micro Torch from a Cornwell dealer (an automotive tool supplier) and it is a good high quality torch with a fine point (and adjustable). Hope this helps, sorry for the delay in replying (holidays). bw I am not a jeweler but I think the flame tip may produce a flame front too large for small jewelry. The flame does taper to a nice point in the center but it is still large enough to solder a piece of copper water pipe and to due some smaller brazing work. There is a torch called the "Micro Torch Power Probe" that I use for automotive wiring, heating frozen door locks and etc. that you might want to look at. I bought my Micro Torch from a Cornwell dealer (an automotive tool supplier) and it is a good high quality torch with a fine point (and adjustable). Hope this helps, sorry for... » Read More I am not a jeweler but I think the flame tip may produce a flame front too large for small jewelry. The flame does taper to a nice point in the center but it is still large enough to solder a piece of copper water pipe and to due some smaller brazing work. There is a torch called the "Micro Torch Power Probe" that I use for automotive wiring, heating frozen door locks and etc. that you might want to look at. I bought my Micro Torch from a Cornwell dealer (an automotive tool supplier) and it is a good high quality torch with a fine point (and adjustable). Hope this helps, sorry for the delay in replying (holidays). bw « Show Less
44294
Gotcha. I wonder if you might have better luck getting a metal smith to fill it in with silver solder... Just a thought.
1758876
I use this silver solder with a electric soldering iron, works real good as long as your irons heat range will melt it. Ron