On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:40:19 -0500, RoyJ
wrote:



IIRC, you should never, ever, use tin/lead solder on an item made from
silver because the solder becomes alloyed with the silver and forms an
alloy with all of the properties of puppy poop.

Could you be more specific?
Sorry, no. It's just something that stuck in my mind from something I
read about repairing a silver piece. Perhaps one of our regulars
familiar with precious metals can confirm or refute, Anyone?
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada