Roger, that is 1256°F. Does that high a temperature warp thin brass? I did not realize you were soldering at such high temps.
Thanks for the comments! @ Joe: the soldering rods I will get have a high silver content; the melting point is about 680°C. The jeweler who is...
For silver soldering brass I still use silver solders. I get them from jewellers suppliers, in 0.5mm sheets (for cutting into paillons - little...
Back to your modeling, -really excellent work Roger! I know you don't like getting ahead of yourself, but I have to ask. What is the final...
I too, have over-stocked all the solder I'll ever need for the rest of my life! I also can't resist buying woods. Well figured or attractive...
That tiny stupid support for the pedals took me a long time to understand its general shape! Finally, I got it more or less right; I hope that the...
K-125 (without the letter M). 1946-1951. Brass, bronze, silver, plastic. К-125 @ К-125М
When I silver soldered the trunk floor from the Mark II, it was basically a flat piece of brass, not so thin, but I got effectively some warpage. I...
1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...