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

For interest, we run our pewter at about 305-310 degrees C. It's
liquidus
is around 260 C.
The metal is actually about 90% tin, 5% lead and 5% other stuff
(antimony,
copper etc.).

Jon (GZG)
>
>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