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jim c

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soldering
« on: July 15, 2014, 09:38:43 am »
hi guys whats the best solder to use on a bowrail on a huntsman.
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inertia

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Re: soldering
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2014, 09:56:44 am »
Depends on the material used. For brass or steel then silver solder is strongest.
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Re: soldering
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2014, 10:58:37 am »

Agreed, 'normal' electrical, electronic, plumbers solders is way too soft.
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Re: soldering
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2014, 05:00:56 pm »
I did the rails on my Arun lifeboat in Silver solder. Its a bit of an art to do but the result is much better.

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Re: soldering
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2014, 05:49:12 pm »
Hi, I used just a basic solder with I think around 40 tin, works for me


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