brass work

[Mystic32cat]

i am trying to learn how to work with brass but i don't know what to use to soter the brass. what should i use?

[ferrarijoe]

I use regular $ 15 soldering iron from radio shack. It is just like soldering wires. You should get a piece of glass to work on so the solder won't stick. You can also use epoxy or super glue. But i would only use super glue on small non load bearing parts. I lightly sand the brass also. Sure others have more tips on this subject.

[guitarsam326]

I am also looking into working with brass, I am building some outside door hinges for a truck and i'm wondering if you guys have had any trouble drilling with micro drill bits?

[southpier]

try: scalemotorcars.com articles/ XKEN 1/8 scale model T racer build

lots of information working brass there

[Mike_G]

I would start by annealing the brass to make it soft and easily workable, this is done by heating the brass with a torch until it is cherry-red, then immediately quenching it in water.

[hooknladderno1]

David,

Here are some great articles and a video for you:

Soldering Brass for Modeling
http://scalefirehouse.com/sfh_brd/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2912

Frames
http://scalefirehouse.com/sfh_brd/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=6637

Springs
http://scalefirehouse.com/sfh_brd/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=4473

Great Video

Hope this helps!

David