[Hallicrafters] off subject / soldering

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

I have a question. Now is 'real' Silver Solder used in jewelry or have I 
been misinformed. Thank you.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: "'hallicrafters'" <Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 2:44 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] off subject / soldering


> List,
>
> My expertise regarding this topic is as a "once upon a time" Nuclear
> Grade Certified Welder.
>
> 1. It is NOT "silver soldering".  It *IS* silver BRAZING.  That is a
> very age old misnaming of what it is.  It is accomplished with an
> air/acetylene torch, or an Oxygen Acetylene torch.
>
> Neither Butane NOR Propane will achieve the necessary temperatures.
>
> 2. Whether it is Stainless Steel - OR - Galvanized steel cable, it *IS*
> impregnated with a lubricant.
>
> 3. Butt splicing by silver brazing, *IF* a successful butt joint is
> made, it WILL make a stiff straight section that will NOT bend without
> breaking.
>
> I'm glad that he has an alphabet soup after his name.  It doesn't change
> the nature, physics, or mechanical nature of the brazing process.
>
> Ya'll have a Happy and Joyous New Year!
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
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