I've been having a terrible time soldering Silver Filled Jewelry & also finding a solder for base metals. Would this product work? Thanks!
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I have used Sta-Brite a lot and it does not turn color it stays a silver finish even when soldering. It is great for sterling or any silver metal, but remember plated metals will dull because the plate comes off with soldering. It also is not good for brass or copper
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The real catch to soldering is more the using the right tinning then the solder it's self. Some like what i've linked below works for many metals (not well on stainless still, that requires a more specific tinning)Ruby Chemical 2OZ Liquid Rubyfluid
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Maybe what you're needing is a flux, depending on what types of metals you're trying to solder together. This type of solder, Sta-Brite, is designed to stay shiney after soldering, and it comes with a drop-bottle of flux. All I can tell you is to give it a try. Otherwise, you might drop by a jewelry repair with samples of what you're trying to solder together, and ask their opinion. Professionals are pretty open and generous with helpful tips.
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Silver filled jewelry can be most any metal , this product will work best on copper , brass , bronze and steel ; so its important to know your material before attempting . Thorough cleaning and of course the liquid flux are very important , good luck.
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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.
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do not use acid core solder on this... i also need a tip... any ideas? amazon says out of stock...
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There should be no problem. Just make sure you cleaned all the plastic off the tip and it will work just fine. You just don't want to get melted plastic in your solder joints! So clean it all off.
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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
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It should...I don't buy this for jewelry, I buy it to clean my crystal chandelier, and I am not sure what metal that is!
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I use this silver solder with a electric soldering iron, works real good as long as your irons heat range will melt it. Ron
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Soldering is a confusing topic for people who are new jewelry making. There are two totally different ways to solder that use different types of soldering equipment, but few people ever specify which method they're talking about. Solder is a metal alloy which you melt to coat or connect metal pieces - if it helps, think of solder as hot metal glue. The act of soldering is melting and applying solder. The two aforementioned methods of soldering are soldering with a torch and soldering with a soldering iron.Torch soldering is also known as "hard soldering," "brazing," or "silver soldering" even though brass, copper, gold, and other metals can be soldered with a torch. There are multiple grades of hard solder - soft, medium, and hard - which melt at different temperatures. You can solder base metals, like pewter, and plated metals with a soldering iron, which is known as soft soldering. Soft solder has a relatively low melting point. Never use a soldering iron to work on precious metals because you will ruin the jewelry. Silver and gold jewelry must be torch soldered. Successful soldering involves heating the metal pieces - not just melting the solder - meaning that if a piece of jewelry is large or thick, chances are it was torch soldered. Soldering irons are not all the same. There are a wide variety of irons available, but the majority are not designed for making jewelry. The most important features to look for are wattage and the type of tip. Look for a sixty-watt chisel-tip soldering iron (you can also buy soldering iron tips separately). Soldering irons with pointy tips are designed for small electronics like circuit boards and aren't appropriate for working with jewelry, unless you replace the tip. Soldering irons with fewer than sixty watts may not heat up sufficiently. Use lead-free solid-core solder and avoid solder with acid or rosin cores. Solder needs flux, which is sometimes included with solder, to melt and flow.
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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. :)
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If you can find a way to hold the two things steady until this stuff dries, it should work. You do have to mix it well. I had good luck applying it with a toothpick. You don't need much if the parts are not under stress tending to pull them apart. It works just like solder but you apply it like glue. Best for tight/small situations. I would not use it for medium/large wires or components.
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I have used it for melting silver and copper it does work just be sure to use it outdoors to avoid carbon monoxide Benjamin D. Morton Owner: Cash4trash @ wepaycashforyourtrash dot com
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I haven't actually tried melting metals with this torch but I would imagine thinner sections could possibly melt - particularly non ferrous metals. The torch will silver braze which means metal surfaces are getting hot enough to cause some melding of parent metal and the silver brazing alloy. It is such a useful torch and seems to get the work piece much hotter than any regular propane torch I've had in the past - cherry red is a great heat indicator when brazing and this torch will get exhaust studs up to cherry red very quickly. I would just buy one because it is such a useful tool for the workshop and very versatile! It is so handy to have at your disposal a heat source capable of undoing seized parts and general silver brazing. It is very well made too! I highly recomemend it..
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I'm not sure but it also did not clean silver well after soldering. I don't recommend it.
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I am not sure I understand your question, but I used a drill bit for metal, and it worked perfectly.
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I had experience polishing silver bracelets and it did an excellent job. You just have to be careful not to use too much compound and to select appropriate tool speed. Otherwise, you may damage silver or gold coating (in case jewelery is coated).
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i do not know about jewelry but doubt it would do any good. i applied coat after coat, according to instructions, to antique silver plated flatware and could see no improvement whatsoever. in my humble opinion a total waste of a few dollars.
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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.
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I wanted to clean my silvers and that's why I bought this product. HOWEVER, it didn't do a thing for my silvers. Perhaps it works for gold or other jewelry. But as for silvers, this product does NOT work.