Is this torch a good choice for soft soldering jewelry?
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Hi B. It depends on what you are trying to do with it. The Blazer torch has great features but generally I find it easier and more accurate to soft-solder with a soldering iron. That said, if you are working with precious metals you MUST NOT use a soldering iron as it will ruin the finish. This models included base and "hands free" operation do make it an excellent detail torch and I have been very happy with the results when I've had to braze delicate items. Have fun and good luck!
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Highly doubt it, you'd need to be able to heat both pieces to melting point of solder. This tool will likely melt itself first and still not have enough power to do what you want.You may be better off with a propane torch like the kind used for plumbing.
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I would say no. Your problem will be that the flame is a very precise, laser beam like flame. Extremely hot, and only being able to cover a very small area at a time.As well, this particular torch has not proven itself to be very reliable. My final assessment is to not purchase this torch.
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Thank you for quick answer. Also a second question, would this solder be good for long uses? And where would be a good site to look up, and learn the proper care for these tools?
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Caleb, if it was sheet metal (thin) with mapp gas, maybe, For me I would try to pickup a small oxy-acetylene used set, much hotter flame and you can use it for brazing, welding, cutting, and heating.
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I use mine for mig welding and they are awesome - perfect for mig welding. But they are not strictly speaking fire-proof.
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Good question. After researching for over 2 hours, I'm going to try this product for soldering silver plated rings Silver Bearing Wire Soldering Paste Welding Jewelry, 7.1 Gram wish me luck. xox
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That's a pretty big question,you need to be more specific about what metal and how much and what specifically you want to do? Solder? Weld? Melt metal for casting?. Soldering & brazing of most common plumbing fittings,sure,that's what this torch is mostly used for.. Do you want to weld steel? Get a torch that's made for it.
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No, the tip is way to large and the heat too high for that type of work. I would buy a variable heat pencil style soldering iron.
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Lisa... I have never used it to work on jewelry. It is a heavy rugged tool and to be honest with you, as far as using it for precision work like jewelry, I don't think that this is what you want. Shop for a Soldering Iron instead of a Soldering Gun. Hope this helps... Rico
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No. Flux is incorporated in the solder. Flows easily with negligible residue when used with micro-torch.
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I haven't used it for soldering anything but Cu wire, but I know that his solder is not made for your purpose. Any solder joint, other than pure lead, made with acid flux will corrode with time. Therefore, I wouldn't advise it. Look into materials for brazing metals, which generally requires hotter temperatures than common solders and also requires a torch, I believe.
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it is fine for doing cables providing you use he correct solder and most importantly...correct flux. If you really mean "electrical' work ...yes but you ,ay want to obtain a different tip(readily available)...if you are talking 'electronics work"...I would not. I usually use a low watt adjustable soldering iron for that type of work. The tip that comes with the iron is very broad and flat...and worked very well for soldering music wire for a model railroad catenary system.
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You don't need the cooler, Just have to weld shorter duration's. If doing long duration's, Then wise to have. Torch will get hot.
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This is indeed a low melting point solder/cleaner. It is much easier to melt than the other tin/lead and leadfree solders. If your butane can melt those solders, it will easily melt the Chip Quik. In fact, I would suggest you don't use it instead of standard solders in circuits that will be exposed to high temperatures, or near hot components. The stuff is primarily used for removing other solder by dissolving it in itself. You apply the chipquik over the solder joints you want to remove. When you then remove the chipquik/solder mix, the original solder is gone and you can remove the component it once fastened. This is indeed a low melting point solder/cleaner. It is much easier to melt than the other tin/lead and leadfree solders. If your butane can melt those solders, it will easily melt the Chip Quik. In fact, I would suggest you don't use it instead of standard solders in circuits that will be exposed to high temperatures, or near hot components. The stuff is primarily used for removing other solder by dissolving it in itself. You apply the chipquik over the solder joints you want to remove. When you then remove the chipquik/solder mix, the original solder is gone and you can remove the... » Read More This is indeed a low melting point solder/cleaner. It is much easier to melt than the other tin/lead and leadfree solders. If your butane can melt those solders, it will easily melt the Chip Quik. In fact, I would suggest you don't use it instead of standard solders in circuits that will be exposed to high temperatures, or near hot components. The stuff is primarily used for removing other solder by dissolving it in itself. You apply the chipquik over the solder joints you want to remove. When you then remove the chipquik/solder mix, the original solder is gone and you can remove the component it once fastened. « Show Less
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This tool will NOT melt copper wire. You need a real torch for that.This tool is only hot enough to melt low temperature solder.Harriete Estel Berman
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To heat metals to make them red, yes. To heat glass to melt , not these torch. Good for dabs and nails.