11-26-2010, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
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Originally Posted by Southgate
Joe, soldering is not one of my strong points, more a necessary evil. Often I have to clean up joints with a file, whereas a person skilled in soldering can just do a clean joint.
I do use a pencil torch for everything but electrical or electronic wiring. I've never had good success with solereing irons for flat work, and I absolutely HATE soldering guns.
Still, if ya wanna make brass parts, soldering is a necessity, and the joints are strong, and can be reworked if needed. Dan
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Dan I've found that filing or sanding your joints before soldering to give the best results and strength . same for me , irons are for electrical work 
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