Hi Andrew. Soldering is the most exciting part of making metal dollhouse miniatures and I use the things you describe in this video, plus one more item. I never have used silver, only copper and brass but making a copper tea kettle, for example, involves joining a lot of parts. Conventional wisdom says to use solders that melt at different temperatures for doing this but I found an easier way. I apply toothpaste to the already joined parts. I have no idea why it works but it's possible to add a fifth or sixth part to the kettle as long as the other parts are thoroughly coated in toothpaste. Messy but it cleans up easily. Thanks for posting.
Love the way you walk through list of supplies, steps of procedure. You by far the definition of teacher, coach and mentor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom of repairing, caring and making home jewelry projects.
I cannot begin to tell you, just how much I appreciate all of your instructional videos! You have helped calm my fears, and have given me such great tips along the way! The bottle warmer idea is simply genius! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world, it is soooo appreciated!
Thank you so much for this. As a noob, this can all be a bit intimidating, but I know I can do a creme brulee torch. Whew. And a baby bottle warmer. Genius. Thanks again.
So encouraging, this. After four years of evening classes classes and then nothing for 5 years, this helps me get over my fear to start all over again and have my own real workbench for the first time. Dared go for the flex shaft. It came in today! Let the fun begin! Thank you Andrew!
the comment about not using a firebrick is much appreciated . i hadn't realized i was defeating my purpose in using mine in the manner i was. i'll just use it from now on to place something else upon as a stage so to speak. . regards.
What a great teacher! no waffle, strait to the point, no "extras", just how to.
best teacher ever on the youtube, just want to say thank you!
Hi Andrew. Soldering is the most exciting part of making metal dollhouse miniatures and I use the things you describe in this video, plus one more item. I never have used silver, only copper and brass but making a copper tea kettle, for example, involves joining a lot of parts. Conventional wisdom says to use solders that melt at different temperatures for doing this but I found an easier way. I apply toothpaste to the already joined parts. I have no idea why it works but it's possible to add a fifth or sixth part to the kettle as long as the other parts are thoroughly coated in toothpaste. Messy but it cleans up easily. Thanks for posting.
Love the way you walk through list of supplies, steps of procedure. You by far the definition of teacher, coach and mentor.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom of repairing, caring and making home jewelry projects.
I cannot begin to tell you, just how much I appreciate all of your instructional videos! You have helped calm my fears, and have given me such great tips along the way! The bottle warmer idea is simply genius! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world, it is soooo appreciated!
Thank you for doing this video. I’m contemplating starting jewelry making with precious metals and stones and this was very informative!
The bottle warmer is a brilliant idea!!! 👍 👍👍
Prefect videos from lockdown days, hello from Paris.
Simple & clear explanation about soldering, thanks
What a great job of demystifying soldering.
Thank you this is invaluable info for someone like me who is learning as well as setting up a business on a tight budget xx
brillient informative tutorial - we need guys like this in schools - I may hve done better in Art n stuff in the 70's. keep up the great work
You are the best teacher!
Thank you so much for this. As a noob, this can all be a bit intimidating, but I know I can do a creme brulee torch. Whew. And a baby bottle warmer. Genius. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this information! You are a wonderful teacher and I’m excited to get new supplies and put my skills to the test!
such a great teacher!!
So encouraging, this. After four years of evening classes classes and then nothing for 5 years, this helps me get over my fear to start all over again and have my own real workbench for the first time. Dared go for the flex shaft. It came in today! Let the fun begin! Thank you Andrew!
The only thing I would add to this would be a soldering pick. Otherwise this is great!!!
Thank you very much for this crisp explanation!
Great vid, where have you been all my life!
you explain everything so well!
the comment about not using a firebrick is much appreciated . i hadn't realized i was defeating my purpose in using mine in the manner i was. i'll just use it from now on to place something else upon as a stage so to speak. . regards.
Thank you, this was very informative. 😀
Such a good tips with baby bottle warmer
Look forward to part two. Might check out milk warmers. I find my slow cooker even on a very low heat can get very hot. Thanks!
very informative thank you
Can you use pickle to clean joint?
Ys you can