Alt-BEAM Archive
Message #03327
To: "Richard Piotter" richfile@rconnect.com, "beam" beam@corp.sgi.com
From: "Hyndman" hyndmanm@cadvision.com
Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 18:55:05 -0600
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: Bronze and solder
>I have a local hardware store that sels all sort of bronze tube, bars,
>and dowels. I was wondering how well bronze is when it comes to
>soldering to it. nan plain 60/40 or Euclectic solder be used, or does it
>require a special (silver?) solder, or is it like aluminuma nd simply
>can't be soldered?
>While I'm at it, is there any way to solder to aluminum (it oxidizes
>instantly, and I realy don't think it's possible). Anyone know how to
>build a mini electric welder??? I can't afford to buy one, and I don't
>need it to be massive enough to weld a tractor frame either! Hehe! :)
I'de just say get yourself out the good old propane torch, if thats too
bulky for you you can buy nice mini torches for a low price. Radio
shack sells ones that can get a pretty hot flame off it. I wouldn't
even touch a arc welder w/o training.
Devin
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