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Glove Builders - adee - 08-19-2008
I use a propane torch but I find that more often than not the metal oxidises really quick despite fluxing. Someone mentioned switching to MAP gas which burns much hotter so would get the metal up to temp much quicker. But I don't know if it just oxidise faster as well thus rendering the switch pointless....
Glove Builders - mpetrie - 08-19-2008
<!--quoteo(post=272712:date=Aug 19 2008, 01:20 PM:name=adee)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(adee @ Aug 19 2008, 01:20 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=272712\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecI use a propane torch but I find that more often than not the metal oxidises really quick despite fluxing. Someone mentioned switching to MAP gas which burns much hotter so would get the metal up to temp much quicker. But I don't know if it just oxidise faster as well thus rendering the switch pointless....<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndI use propane. MAPP Gas would just make it oxidize MUCH faster. If your metal is oxidizing quickly, then your flame is too high. I had that problem a lot and it just comes down to practicing and finding the best method and flame size to keep it from oxidizing. I generally get a medium flame going. I've had a lot of questions about soldering and I'm thinking of making a video showing how I solder things to help out.
Glove Builders - adee - 08-19-2008
Ahh, I hadn't thought of using a lower flame. I'll try that....
Glove Builders - TallDarkandDisfigured - 08-19-2008
Are you using just propane? Or a propane/oxygen torch? Like a brazing torch? If it is the latter, use a more carburizing flame, less oxygen more fuel. Won't burn as hot but will be hot enough for soldering.
Glove Builders - mpetrie - 08-19-2008
Speaking of glove building... did you get the blades yet?
Glove Builders - adee - 08-19-2008
Not yet. Can you email me the tracking number? I'll pick it up at work in the morning then.
Glove Builders - SNIKT! - 08-20-2008
Nitrous oxide! <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />
Glove Builders - scream4me - 08-21-2008
I use a BIG FART, and a bic lighter for mine.Stand back!