Freds Edge Well-Known Member Feb 28, 2013 #1 Was wondering if I could get some tips on finishing my solder joint between blade and guard , any special tools or methods etc.
Was wondering if I could get some tips on finishing my solder joint between blade and guard , any special tools or methods etc.
Sticks Well-Known Member Feb 28, 2013 #2 I'm not sure what you're asking. Have you soldered the joint, or are you seeking advice on how to solder?
I'm not sure what you're asking. Have you soldered the joint, or are you seeking advice on how to solder?
Freds Edge Well-Known Member Feb 28, 2013 #3 I have soldered joints but looking to improve the finish look
Sticks Well-Known Member Feb 28, 2013 #4 Well...I scrape as much solder off as i can with a brass rod that I've ground to a flat angle then sand and buff. The solder is soft relative to the other metals and buffing smoothes the solder blending it to the joint.
Well...I scrape as much solder off as i can with a brass rod that I've ground to a flat angle then sand and buff. The solder is soft relative to the other metals and buffing smoothes the solder blending it to the joint.
Freds Edge Well-Known Member Feb 28, 2013 #5 This sounds like it may be my ticket , I did not think of a brass rod , must of left my thinking cap at home! Thanks
This sounds like it may be my ticket , I did not think of a brass rod , must of left my thinking cap at home! Thanks
Sticks Well-Known Member Feb 28, 2013 #6 Try Bruce Bumps sub-forum here for an example of the brass rod. He uses one when he solders his guards in his WIP/tutorials.
Try Bruce Bumps sub-forum here for an example of the brass rod. He uses one when he solders his guards in his WIP/tutorials.