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As I get nearer to actually begin building models, I'm wondering if one of those small micro torches as adverstised in Micro Mark--or an equivalent--are of any worth?
I know how to solder, braze and weld, but my big torch is just that: made for big stuff. (Though I have tiny tips, I don't like the idea of oxy/aceteylene tanks in my basement).
So, to solder brass I've always used silver solder and you need serious heat to do that. I wonder how much silver soldering is actually done on brass engines and the like? It appears that tin/lead solder would do as well, though it's inherently weaker. But my engines will be small, probably not exceeding six drivers, F scale.
I notice Micro Mark offers a very low temperature 'silver solder' that's "Twice as strong as lead solder!" Is that some kind of epoxy, and if so, is IT any good?
Using an iron is an option, but finding a 100+ watt iron with small tips--or tips for same--might be an issue in this day and age. I suppose I could turn some out of hard copper, but that's not appealing.
WHat's 'MAPP gas'? I hear good things of it but have never had a need, since I have both gas and electric welders.
Basically, all I want to do is neatly solder the occasional brass frame or cab together, or perhaps a metal trackside accessory.
Do any of you use micro torches, and if so do you like them?
Thanks, Les
I know how to solder, braze and weld, but my big torch is just that: made for big stuff. (Though I have tiny tips, I don't like the idea of oxy/aceteylene tanks in my basement).
So, to solder brass I've always used silver solder and you need serious heat to do that. I wonder how much silver soldering is actually done on brass engines and the like? It appears that tin/lead solder would do as well, though it's inherently weaker. But my engines will be small, probably not exceeding six drivers, F scale.
I notice Micro Mark offers a very low temperature 'silver solder' that's "Twice as strong as lead solder!" Is that some kind of epoxy, and if so, is IT any good?
Using an iron is an option, but finding a 100+ watt iron with small tips--or tips for same--might be an issue in this day and age. I suppose I could turn some out of hard copper, but that's not appealing.
WHat's 'MAPP gas'? I hear good things of it but have never had a need, since I have both gas and electric welders.
Basically, all I want to do is neatly solder the occasional brass frame or cab together, or perhaps a metal trackside accessory.
Do any of you use micro torches, and if so do you like them?
Thanks, Les