Re: Metal stuff - Soldering

>I assume the melting point of Lead-Acid solder or Rosin Core solder
>(or Eutectic for that matter) is low, as is the melting point of lead
>minis. Therefore, I would have thought solder a poor choice for
>bonding minis together. However, I also know Pewter may have a
>different and higher melting point.
>
>Has anyone tried soldering together minis like Jon makes? What were
>the results?
>
>I'm interested in this as I am competent with a soldering station and
>would consider using it to attach smaller parts (fins and such) if I
>didn't think it would damage the minis.
>
>Any experiences from the list in this area would be of interest.
>

The melting point of common solder is lower than lead (and certainly
lower
than pewter).

I'd stick to a pin-vise, brass rod, and cyanoacrylate or epoxy....  Much
more exacting, I'd have thought.

Adrian Johnson
ajohnson@idirect.com