Posted by Chuck(G) on April 04, 2001 at 17:01:08:
In Reply to: Soldering parts ... posted by Rocky Bivens on April 04, 2001 at 14:08:57:
Here's a link to a soldering page. Basically, you use 60 Sn/40 Pb sold-core solder and acid flux. A propane torch is fine, but get one with the small flame (I think the Bernz-o-matic self-igniter is pretty decent). Work with a small flame and light touch; but make sure the solder gets a chance to flow. Clean up by scraping and buffing. Good clean and bright surfaces are the key to a solid joint.
If you're working with a silverplated instrument you can prevent solder from sticking to places you don't want to solder by using a permanent Magic Marker to cover those areas.