I've been having a terrible time soldering Silver Filled Jewelry &amp; 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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Thank you for quick answer. Also a second question, would this solder be good for long uses? And where would be a good site to look up, and learn the proper care for these tools?
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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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Sorry I have no idea that that is, I use it in jewelry making. I would assume it would work in any soldering situation but I've only used it using silver solder used in jewelry.
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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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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.
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Lisa... I have never used it to work on jewelry. It is a heavy rugged tool and to be honest with you, as far as using it for precision work like jewelry, I don't think that this is what you want. Shop for a Soldering Iron instead of a Soldering Gun. Hope this helps... Rico
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it gets hot enough to melt lead free solder and sweat a copper joint...it should do silver though not ever having done sterling, i can't say for certain
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I use my for home pluming jobs. I'm not sure if it works with silver soldering.
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I have this exact unit, and use it daily for soldering audio cables. It works for any type of soldering, not just SMD work. It's a great unit for the money.
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maybe but don't get it too hot just barely enough to melt the solder if you scorch the ss you will have to sand it back to new metal
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I would have my doubts. It didn't work well with heat applications for me. When it gets too hot it seems to get soft.It may depend on how hot it gets . . . not sure. I would probably try solder for that. (?) Dale
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I'm betting that warning is given to cover the wacko laws of the State of California. I've taken my unit apart and have seen no lead solder or any other source of lead. It could be that some odd part might have a lead ratio of one lead atom to a trillion of some other metal. Masterbuilt is a reputable company. I seriously doubt if they are going to put any product on the market with a measurable lead content. They are big on customer service and satisfaction. Buy the unit and enjoy it!
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I purchased Ameriflame to braze copper, but it has performed well in light welding. It has completely satisfiedall my brazing and welding needs. Good Luck
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If you are trying to melt the wires together without any solder, it won't help. You definitely need to use solder to join them. I would recommend soldering the two wires together and then using heat shrink wrap to cover it or seal it depending on your application. You can always just use electrical tape around it as well. I have used this product for many projects- replacing tv capacitors, to wiring on a motorcycle without any problems. It can definitely be a very handy skill to learn. Youtube is a great resource as well. :) Good luck!
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I use it on my silver set and trays and it does a great job. I never used it on my silver jewelry, but it sounds like a good idea?
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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.