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Tip: It is impossible to tell what grade your solder is once cut so it is a good idea to snip your solder pieces into labelled jars to avoid a mix up. This also saves time if done in advance.


F) Soldering blocks: All soldering jobs need to be performed on heat resistant blocks for safety and these can be made of pumice, charcoal, ceramic or magnesia. They come in square fl at sheets and thicker, chunky blocks which together can be arranged to suit the soldering space you have available.


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G) Reverse Action Tweezers: Reverse action tweezers are closed ‘at rest’ and then open once pressure is applied so they are perfect for gripping items securely. They are ideal for holding work whilst soldering and come with insulated grips. They are available with both straight and curved tips.


H) Third Hand: A third hand is a set of reverse action tweezers mounted on a free standing base which can hold an item securely, essentially leaving both of your hands free. They can be helpful for tricky soldering jobs.


I) Pickling: Pickling is the term used to describe the process of cleaning your metal after soldering, to remove the oxide build up. This is done by immersing your work into a warm acid solution followed by a light brushing with a soft bristle brush to remove any debris(a tooth brush is perfect). Safety is paramount when handling any form of acid but there are many non-toxic, safety pickles available now, which are safe to use in all environments.


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Tip: : Small canisters of butane fuel can be purchased from any retail outlet with a tobacco counter. You simply fi nd the inlet hole in your torch, insert the nozzle from the fuel canister and push to refi ll.


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