Annealed copper “work hardens” by cold forming. I don’t know of any way to harden it by heat-treating.Glenn Brooks wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 1:02 pm How would one harden up the copper after soldering?
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Silver soldering set up
Re: Silver soldering set up
Dan Watson
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN
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Re: Silver soldering set up
Something no one has mentioned - I turn off the lights when silver soldering.
It is easier to see the color change in the dark.
It is easier to see the color change in the dark.
Re: Silver soldering set up
Like this Marty?? (This is part of my copper boiler after a silver solder heat up)
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Re: Silver soldering set up
I do mine in low light but not in the dark, I'd have to get organized to do that. Probably light my pants on fire or something.
John Brock