soldering help

old folks · 09-05-2009, 07:04 AM

What solder do you guys use to solder in the tubes in bullet pens ? Where do you buy it ?

Thanks

old folks

Knight · 09-05-2009, 07:26 AM

about any electronics or plumbing solder will do,
you can find it at places like radio shack and home centers.

old folks · 09-05-2009, 07:43 AM

I know solder must have flux core but what mixture ... ie 60/40 50/50 ???
thanks old folks

johnnycnc · 09-05-2009, 07:54 AM

I have some that is lead free Rosin core
95% tin and 5% Antimony works fine.
about any mix should work.
I think you wouldn't want an acid flux as it might lead to corrosion??

Seer · 09-05-2009, 08:25 AM

If you want a low melt temp get 63/37 mix, it is a resin core solder also.

old folks · 09-05-2009, 08:40 AM

Wher can either solder be bought ?

old folks

old folks · 09-05-2009, 08:49 AM

I have some that is 40 percent tin /60 percent lead and rosinflux core... will this work ?

old folks

johnnycnc · 09-05-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old folks

I have some that is 40 percent tin /60 percent lead and rosinflux core... will this work ?

old folks

I don't see that being a problem, Sir. Go ahead and just try it.
If it completely fails, i'll send you some casings to make up for any misleading advice.

titan2 · 09-05-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnycnc

I don't see that being a problem, Sir. Go ahead and just try it.
If it completely fails, i'll send you some casings to make up for any misleading advice.

I use silver solder......

Barney

ssajn · 09-06-2009, 10:08 PM

I use a 60/40 solid core solder with a water solvable flux. Using this makes it easier to control where the solder flows and is easy to clean up. Available at any craft store where stained glass supplies are sold. Be sure your metal is clean and you only put flux where you want the solder to go.
Dave

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09-05-2009, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnnycnc Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: columbus, IN, USA. Posts: 3,613 Photos: 55	I have some that is lead free Rosin core 95% tin and 5% Antimony works fine. about any mix should work. I think you wouldn't want an acid flux as it might lead to corrosion?? __________________ I've been thinking 'bout catching a train, Leave my phone machine by the radar range, "Hello it's me, I'm not at home, If you'd like to reach me, leave me alone" >Cheryl Crow< visit us at : http://www.penturnersproducts.com/

09-05-2009, 08:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Seer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Glendale,Arizona Posts: 1,560 Photos: 4	If you want a low melt temp get 63/37 mix, it is a resin core solder also. __________________ http://cabinfevercreations.com I Want My Unwarranted Optimism Back Dilbert

09-05-2009, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
old folks Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mt Enterprise, Texas, USA. Posts: 225 Photos: 0	soldering help Wher can either solder be bought ? old folks __________________ John E. Duck Mt Enterprise, Tx

09-05-2009, 07:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Knight Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 30 Photos: 0	about any electronics or plumbing solder will do, you can find it at places like radio shack and home centers.

09-05-2009, 08:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
old folks Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mt Enterprise, Texas, USA. Posts: 225 Photos: 0	soldering help I have some that is 40 percent tin /60 percent lead and rosinflux core... will this work ? old folks __________________ John E. Duck Mt Enterprise, Tx

09-06-2009, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
ssajn Chapter Steering Committee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wi, USA. Posts: 820 Photos: 0	I use a 60/40 solid core solder with a water solvable flux. Using this makes it easier to control where the solder flows and is easy to clean up. Available at any craft store where stained glass supplies are sold. Be sure your metal is clean and you only put flux where you want the solder to go. Dave __________________ Dave Wisconsin Chapter Leader http://woodjunky.weebly.com/ My money talks to me, it says good bye. A penny saved is a government oversight.

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