Don Bruder wrote:
In article ,
(Ted Shoemaker) wrote:
Hello,
I have some basic questions about soldering.
If I want to make a small art project with common metals
(steel, copper, aluminum, etc.), what do I need to know about
soldering?
About 25 years ago, I learned a very few basics about soldering
electronics.
One was that you use different solders for plumbing, electronics, and
jewelry. But which kind do you use for art? (Also, it's likely the
technology and materials have changed since then.)
Please respond to the newsgroup and not to my email.
Thank you very much,
Ted Shoemaker
Well, first thing is that you don't solder steel or aluminum. Period.
I've soldered thin stainless many, many times with great
success. You have to clean it and give it a 'tooth' with
sandpaper, tin it with good acid flux then make the joint.
Thin sheet steel should work just as well.