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When it is necessary to solder two details, one of which much more another (on weight), sometimes it is necessary to warm up separately in addition this detail that more fine detail thus didn't overheat.

Are the spots near each other in close proximity or are they farther apart? Of course if the thickness is different then increase the flave. For example if the other spor is thicker than the other then increse almost twice as much. Of course gold ans silver react different. So it is trial and error technique. You cn get it from the first try if you are an expert. But even experts that I know (i might be one, but still learning, after 15 years) still dont always get it from the first try.

Kstati, bil ya u vas v Kieve, krasivii gorod Zhal chto tolko odin den. V sledushii raz priedu na paru nedel A ya sam iz Moskvi

Yes, that's the guy I was talking about.

Yep, I know that one. Looked at his stuff once before.

A kit from Russia, or a Russian kit?  There are some legitimate Russian kit designs on the market.  We had at least one posted on the old site, and it looked very nice.  Also some nice kits coming out of Croatia as well.

I would take a Croatian kit over Russian kit anyday. I am from Russia and know how they work there. Expect to have something not right with your kit. Or even a part of a piece broken off or missing. Quality not that great. Buy American or European.

Hey all,

I've been reading up on silver soldering and am trying to figure out where to buy the tools needed from here in Australia.

 

Firstly, I'm not sure what to look for in the torches. Are there brands that should be avoided, or those that are better and would be recommended.  I'd rather spend a bit extra now and get decent tools then cheaper ones that I'll need to replace in 2 or 3 years time

 

Secondly, can someone please direct me where to buy the consumables (solder, fluxes ect) and tools from as well (preferable online stores/sellers)

 

thanks in advance to all

Jason

Hey all,

I've been reading up on silver soldering and am trying to figure out where to buy the tools needed from here in Australia.

 

Firstly, I'm not sure what to look for in the torches. Are there brands that should be avoided, or those that are better and would be recommended.  I'd rather spend a bit extra now and get decent tools then cheaper ones that I'll need to replace in 2 or 3 years time

 

Secondly, can someone please direct me where to buy the consumables (solder, fluxes ect) and tools from as well (preferable online stores/sellers)

 

thanks in advance to all

Jason

Usually I use a torch system. One line from propane tank and the second to oxygen tank. And you can regulate the flame. More oxygen or less for different temperatures and soldering techniques. And of course each metal reacts differently. Silver come in different ways, its content. So it can react differently to certain temperatures.

I know, there is needed a practice to make good joint. I have huge problem to obtain correct temperature when soldering. Each my joint is burned and useless.

I know how it is. It takes time to figure all that out. Trial and error.

Hello everyone, I am new here. I am also a jeweler, about 15 years now. Soldering silver and gold jewelry is something i have been doing long time. With silver for example you can't really do a pinpoint soldering. I mean you have to heat up surrounding areas of the spot you are trying to solder together. So I use a larger torch, slightly more oxidized versus gold soldering, where you can do pinpoint soldering. There are different types of solder out there. I stock easy, medium, and hard. For example I use medium and hard for soldering rings, and easy is used for soldering chains and smaller thinner objects that should not be heated too much. I never used the solder/flux mixter or paste. I use liquid flux. First make sure you clean the item you will solder in an ultrasonic machine if you have one, if not, then the least should be done is some concetrated cleaning solution and use an old toothbrush. Then dry and flush the item and a piece of solder. Place the solder belof the item and heat from the top or vice versa. Whichever way you like to do it.

But I have read the posts from others and I see everyone does it different. Its all up to you to find the best way that works for you when it comes to soldering. I am still learing things when it comes to that.

Its easy, with silver you pretty much have to heat the whole item or at least the majority of the surrounding areas. With gold just the spot you need to solder together.

Sorry if i overdid on this