Modeler12 Posted December 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) I conducted a few brazing experiments with a small and large torch to see how they performed on small and large diameter wire. This video includes annealing metal wire, how to make silver soldered eyes for hooks, and a few other suggestions and tips.In particular, I try to show how tiny joints can be silver soldered using 'pellets' of silver solder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuMoGam-Mww Edited December 1, 2013 by Modeler12 captainbob, WackoWolf, Albuk and 1 other 4 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhemlock2 Posted December 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted December 2, 2013 this has helped me a great deal in some of my other endeavors also mainly electronics. doc Quote RIP dad 10 apr 2010 RIP my dog "Copper" BBF 24 june 2013 when in question build it yourself at least the first time. when a clamp is needed "Ducktape it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted December 3, 2013 Share #3 Posted December 3, 2013 Jay - I have used a similar setup in making the eyes, bands, and lugs on Bluenose as the last section you showed using the small torch and silver solder. The only difference is that I am using silver solder paste that includes the solder and flux so they can be applied at the same time. It is amazing how strong those silver soldered joints turn out. Bob Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted December 3, 2013 Jay - I have used a similar setup in making the eyes, bands, and lugs on Bluenose as the last section you showed using the small torch and silver solder. The only difference is that I am using silver solder paste that includes the solder and flux so they can be applied at the same time. It is amazing how strong those silver soldered joints turn out. Bob Bob, where did you get that paste? It sounds good, because handling those little pellets is not easy. Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted December 5, 2013 Share #5 Posted December 5, 2013 Jay, I love your videos. Yes, they are informative, but they are also very well produced. Micro-mark sells the silver solder paste that Bob mentions. It comes in a small tube. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted December 5, 2013 Share #6 Posted December 5, 2013 Jay - I bought the paste from Amazon. One tube goes a long way in this line of work. Bob Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted December 5, 2013 Thank you both Tom and Bob. I was curious and did a Google search. Found the Amazon link but decided to go a step further. In the past I found that Amazon has pretty good prices but they apparently make their money from the 'shipping and handling' charges. I placed an order with Micro Tool for the same item with a bit less charges. I'll compare and let you know when I try it. Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) I might add here that the price difference can be significant. The 'solder it' tube at Micro Mark is $9.95. Amazon wanted $7.81 for that tube. At Micro Tools it is $5.95 for the same item. A pair of forceps or hemostats (straight) is $10.95 at Micro Mark (item 21110). At Micro Tools $1.68 (item 650FS). I have not dealt with Micro Tools before, but I will see how it goes. Edited December 5, 2013 by Modeler12 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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