| Author | Message | ||
     Joe Jenkins Senior Member Username: Joe Post Number: 96 Registered: 07-2006 |
I have used both electric soldering devices as well as propane soldering outfits on both 3 lb. and 4 lb. sheet lead with no problems. | ||
| Slate Affair Inc. Senior Member Username: Slate_man Post Number: 61 Registered: 01-2007 |
I also used a tocrh with Laco flux. I have use 50/50 but the 70/30 that Peter said could work better. | ||
| Peter Laughlin New member Username: Plaughlin1 Post Number: 8 Registered: 03-2007 |
I have done a bit of this before, the best way i have found to do it is with an acetylene torch on very low heat & use Nocorode LIQUID flux. The liquid is hydrocloric acid based and etches the metal very nicely allowing the solder to bond to it rapidly. It takes some practice with the torch, you have to sorta dab the solder wiht the torch so the metal doesnt get to hot. Also use like 70-30 solder (70% lead- 30% tin) not the typical 50-50. | ||
| joshua galusha New member Username: Joshua Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2007 |
Did you use a torch or will a soldering iron be better as not to damage the lead? Is the procedure otherwise (flux/solder/etc.) similar to soldering copper? Thanks J | ||
| Slate Affair Inc. Senior Member Username: Slate_man Post Number: 60 Registered: 01-2007 |
I have soldered lead before, its hard. You need low heat and lots of movement, or it will melt. If you can find some lead that is thicker that will help. | ||
| joshua galusha New member Username: Joshua Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2007 |
Hey- I have been trying to find out if lead flashing can be soldered. I have soldered copper of course, but cannot seem to find any info/authority on soldering lead. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks'Josh |
