soldering brass?

[John Pol]

Someone on here should do a how to on soldering brass. I always to learn it and I`m sure I`m not the only one will someone step up and do a how to on this subject and thanks.

John Pol

[Len Woodruff]

This will be a nice thread.

[John Pol]

I think so to and it would more doors for a lot us people that don`t know how to do it

[Bobdude]

In Model Cars Magazine issue #180 there is a 6 page tutorial on soldering by Charles Rowley.

[krow113]

Later to this forum.

Edited January 10, 2014 by krow113

[John Pol]

Well nice photos still don`t explain anything about how its done. What tools are needed or how its all putt together.

John Pol

[Bobdude]

Yes,please let us know.Did you use a torch or an iron? What type of flux and solder?

[krow113]

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Edited January 10, 2014 by krow113

[krow113]

Later.

Edited January 10, 2014 by krow113

[John Pol]

Some people just don`t like to share there knowledge Steve they just want all for thereself thanks for help thou.

[krow113]

No worries. Lots of info on the links. Its pretty easy to do , keeping soldering tips and the area ,parts etc clean is a good idea. Also I clean with lacquer thinner , right after it evaporates flux , then heat/solder.

[charlie mo]

What did you use for soldering board?

[krow113]

Later.

Edited January 10, 2014 by krow113

[Mike Kucaba]

Homosote board is a good base for doing most of your soldering. I believe it's available at most building supply stores. The T-pins stick in to it quite easily.

Thanks for showing us how you do it Steve, now if you'll just put your full name in the signature line as the forum rules state things will be just fine.

[Pete J.]

Tutorial on soldering is rather basic. It would be a lot like posting a tutorial on gluing and Krow113 gave you the basics of soldering. From there it s all about the engineering of the pieces and careful cutting and fitting. If you want to get some ideas then I suggest you check out three other threads on this web site. They are:

Another Super 7 by Mark Jones

Adventures in soldering: Hotrod wrecker project update 7/24/13 by Randy D

and if I can also suggest my own thread,Converting the Red Barron to the Black Knight

Any of these shows the step by step process of assembling the different parts that come together to make interesting cars.

[krow113]

Later

Edited January 10, 2014 by krow113

[Roggan]

What temperature is needed to solder with a soldering iron?

Edited January 3, 2014 by Roggan

[Art Anderson]

Check the new issue of Model Cars Magazine guys! Charles Rowley (whose scratchbuilt trucks and fire apparatus have become legendary) wrote a great article on soldering brass--lots of pics and easy-to-follow text.

Art

[Modelmartin]

The biggest thing is to sit down and DO IT! That is how we all learn. Soldering is simple. Clean the oxidization off, apply flux, heat and dip the solder in. Or pre-tin the parts, put them together and apply heat.

[krow113]

What temperature is needed to solder with a soldering iron?

Edited January 10, 2014 by krow113

[DirtModeler]

Here's a few tutorials i wrote up years ago.. they still apply today.

Soldering Equipment 101

Solder and Flux

Magnetic Jigs

Cleaning Solder Joints

Hope they will help.

Soldering is fantastic and fun.. no waiting for glues to dry.. if you mess up.. desoldering is a snap.

[Mooneyzs]

Here's a few tutorials i wrote up years ago.. they still apply today.

Soldering Equipment 101

Solder and Flux

Magnetic Jigs

Cleaning Solder Joints

Hope they will help.

Soldering is fantastic and fun.. no waiting for glues to dry.. if you mess up.. desoldering is a snap.

Micheal... thank you for posting those links I will be going over them this weekend. I am digging the magnetic Jig. I think I am going to have to do something like that myself. I know my soldering skills needs some extra practice.

[wagonmaster]

I found a tutorial on Youtube. Worked for me. Made the suspension on my Burt Reynolds Trans Am from brass.