Is this good for soldering jewelry metals at sizes larger than jump rings, etc.?
391323
I don't know but it does get hot enough to melt se ur softer metals. It burns as hot at regular propane torch. Just smaller which means less gas. Run good butane tho. Or ur waisting ur time
1268855
I have only used it on copper rings, so I am not sure about stainless steel rings.
1014894
I use it to make anything from jewelry pendants to paperweights to switch covers. Actually the bigger the project, the quicker it actually sets. What are you planning on making? If you don't mind me asking :)
2060697
To answer your question directly, it is not madatory but it does help. Tinning the tip(s) only takes a small amount of solder and helps the solder heat and flow easier. Just allow the iron to get hot, apply a bit of solder and then wipe clean. Use a rosin core solder with a thickness appropriate for the job. On circuit boards use a thin diameter (.093 or smaller) and then larger as the wire diameter increases. Hope this helps, I was a NASA certified solderer 40+ years ago when I worked in the R&D Lab on the Apollo program.
1758876
I use this silver solder with a electric soldering iron, works real good as long as your irons heat range will melt it. Ron
419903
I did some jewelry making with silver solder before in school, but we used torches, not a solder gun. We used natural gas torches, but you could do it with a propane one. I think you would have a better time if you bought a torch and some other equipment to do this kind of work. Don't forget your protective gear too! (faceshield, ventilation, etc)
483064
Absolutely, it can handle the higher melting point of lead free solder, no problemo.
1735090
I used the stripper on 14 guage or bigger solid wire and it worked great. I think smaller stranded wire may not be worth it if you are selling to a recycle place. I also found that if the wire is old and cracking, and all twisted and kinked it will take a lot more effort. Depends on how much time you are willing to spend.
259067
I used it to repair a broken small wooden sculpture and it worked perfect for that. I haven't tried it for jewelry making, but imagine it should work.
2137286
Sorry, I used this tool to create a dimple on metal before soldering so I'm not familiar with the job you want to do.
1526637
It does make things easy to stick together well with solder. Great for tinning wires.
1683527
The real catch to soldering is more the using the right tinning then the solder it's self. Some like what i've linked below works for many metals (not well on stainless still, that requires a more specific tinning)Ruby Chemical 2OZ Liquid Rubyfluid
2216538
I am not a jeweler but I think the flame tip may produce a flame front too large for small jewelry. The flame does taper to a nice point in the center but it is still large enough to solder a piece of copper water pipe and to due some smaller brazing work. There is a torch called the "Micro Torch Power Probe" that I use for automotive wiring, heating frozen door locks and etc. that you might want to look at. I bought my Micro Torch from a Cornwell dealer (an automotive tool supplier) and it is a good high quality torch with a fine point (and adjustable). Hope this helps, sorry for the delay in replying (holidays). bw I am not a jeweler but I think the flame tip may produce a flame front too large for small jewelry. The flame does taper to a nice point in the center but it is still large enough to solder a piece of copper water pipe and to due some smaller brazing work. There is a torch called the "Micro Torch Power Probe" that I use for automotive wiring, heating frozen door locks and etc. that you might want to look at. I bought my Micro Torch from a Cornwell dealer (an automotive tool supplier) and it is a good high quality torch with a fine point (and adjustable). Hope this helps, sorry for... » Read More I am not a jeweler but I think the flame tip may produce a flame front too large for small jewelry. The flame does taper to a nice point in the center but it is still large enough to solder a piece of copper water pipe and to due some smaller brazing work. There is a torch called the "Micro Torch Power Probe" that I use for automotive wiring, heating frozen door locks and etc. that you might want to look at. I bought my Micro Torch from a Cornwell dealer (an automotive tool supplier) and it is a good high quality torch with a fine point (and adjustable). Hope this helps, sorry for the delay in replying (holidays). bw « Show Less
946148
I'm not familiar with jewelry making but the flame size is adjustable. Everything from full on blow torch to a tiny flame smaller than Bic lighter.
420770
Yes, but this is overkill, possibly too hot. Just buy a regular soldering iron. You can find them for 10 bucks or so all day long!
2019798
Soldering is a confusing topic for people who are new jewelry making. There are two totally different ways to solder that use different types of soldering equipment, but few people ever specify which method they're talking about. Solder is a metal alloy which you melt to coat or connect metal pieces - if it helps, think of solder as hot metal glue. The act of soldering is melting and applying solder. The two aforementioned methods of soldering are soldering with a torch and soldering with a soldering iron.Torch soldering is also known as "hard soldering," "brazing," or "silver soldering" even though brass, copper, gold, and other metals can be soldered with a torch. There are multiple grades of hard solder - soft, medium, and hard - which melt at different temperatures. You can solder base metals, like pewter, and plated metals with a soldering iron, which is known as soft soldering. Soft solder has a relatively low melting point. Never use a soldering iron to work on precious metals because you will ruin the jewelry. Silver and gold jewelry must be torch soldered. Successful soldering involves heating the metal pieces - not just melting the solder - meaning that if a piece of jewelry is large or thick, chances are it was torch soldered. Soldering irons are not all the same. There are a wide variety of irons available, but the majority are not designed for making jewelry. The most important features to look for are wattage and the type of tip. Look for a sixty-watt chisel-tip soldering iron (you can also buy soldering iron tips separately). Soldering irons with pointy tips are designed for small electronics like circuit boards and aren't appropriate for working with jewelry, unless you replace the tip. Soldering irons with fewer than sixty watts may not heat up sufficiently. Use lead-free solid-core solder and avoid solder with acid or rosin cores. Solder needs flux, which is sometimes included with solder, to melt and flow.
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I used it for changing Ipod's battery, and soldering on that was tiny and delicate. It worked quite well. Only thing is you will have to wait for a few minutes after connecting to allow it to heat up properly. Good Luck.