Thanks Chad. My soldering skills has been quite rusty these days. I've been working with copper and am starting a men's bangle out of sheet. Trying to solder on the hammered twisted wire, but it won't stick. I'm writing down your tips so I can refer to it as needed until I get the hang of it. Thank you.
Great information... I have been slowly building my tools, and skillset working with silver. When i was younger I did a fair bit of fire assaying, and refining... I remember bothering my father, and his friends while they were casting bronze. I have always been obsessed with making things from scratch. I made my first batch of sterling silver using pure silver coins, and constitutional silver. I bought a cheap vevor rolling mill, anda draw plate so i can produce my own wire, and sheet materials. Then i made a batch of hard solder, and rolled it out into a thin sheet. It has always been a goal of mine to make jewelry from the things ive collected throughout my life... Ive got a lifetime worth of beatiful stones ive collected from the pacific northwest. My storage got broken into a few years ago, and much to my dismay they left all my big carpentry tools... Bandsaw, table saw, jointers, and chain mortiser... They took 5 buckets of rocks... Over 40 lbs of ellensburg blue agates that i had collected as a child, my collection of obsidian by itself was enough to make any rockhound drool... 20 lbs of electrum from the Wenatchee area... I lost close to 250k worth of raw stones... That was the moment where i decided it was time to start making things from what i have left. Your videos have been extremely helpful to me as ive been learning a new skillset. Thank you for putting in the extra effort to film your work, and share your knowledge. I know its not easy filming these things... Im working on my first commissioned pieces right now, and when i get them done i will be buying you a coffee for sure! 😊
Excellent Video💯 You’re content delivery style connects perfectly with my 65 yr old ADHD BRAIN 🧠…🤓 I wish your instructional videos included working with Brass… In the past year I’ve taught myself a dozen different skills related to my hobby, with the current one soldering Brass chassis for 1:25 scale Autos. I understand your a Silver Smith but I’m sure your work has included working with Brass soldering… . I feel like I’m back in 80’s studying at Texas State, but now it’s “RUclips U” 😉 I’ve found that there is a definite content delivery style that engages that ADHD 🧠 of mine, and you’re style is the perfect example! So if you ever decide to put out an instructional video for “beginners soldering brass” , I’d be forever grateful…. 🙏Thank you Sir🙏 Lee
Thank you Lee! That is a really nice compliment. I haven't done that much with brass, so I'm probably not the best source of info on that. That being said, it might make for an interesting video experimenting with soldering different metals.
What great info for us new to silver smithing. Could you also add links to where you get some of your equipment, in particular the needle tipped flux bottle.
Thankyou for this. I'm mainly self taught the hardest thing for me is polishing when I have raised elements on my designs. Any chance off a soldering tutorial
Great video. Had trouble last night soldering the geometric cuff. I thought at the time that my propane torch was not enough for the piece. I also had one piece not quite touching and it wouldn’t solder. It is a lot to think about. This video helped a lot! Thanks Chad!
Why does silver for soldering not come as wire (as is the case with electrical soldering)? It is much easier to heat the metal and then position the solder with wire. I watch videos before deciding if I like them. Please ask towards the end of the video (I did like it!).
Hello lafamillecareington. You can get wire solder as well if you prefer. Pick soldering works exactly the same but gives you the added bonus of being able to precisely control how much solder flows onto the piece:)
Hello Sheila. We are changing the website around. If you are interested in a particular piece I made for the channel, contact me through Instagram and we can talk:)
For me, i mostly struggle how to keep things in place while soldering. I use a charcoal block, and it tends to become uneven after a while. I waste a lot of time trying to place metal together, only for them to fall apart when i'm firing. Sooooo annoying, and the third hand barely helps. Another problem i have is when i try to solder prongs to a bigger metal piece without melting the prongs because of how small they are.
Have you considered doing a video on your acetylene air torch? What kind of tank to use, how to put it together , what are the safety concerns?
I may do that eventually, but your best bet is to follow the safety protocols that the company suggests.
Thanks a bunch
You’re very welcome Rebecca!
very helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Andrea:)
Really nice video.
Glad you liked it Denise!
Thanks Chad. My soldering skills has been quite rusty these days. I've been working with copper and am starting a men's bangle out of sheet. Trying to solder on the hammered twisted wire, but it won't stick. I'm writing down your tips so I can refer to it as needed until I get the hang of it. Thank you.
I'm really glad I could help Mary! Thank you for the nice comment:)
Thanks for this video Chad. Lots of good info for beginners. One word you used toward the end was “practice”. That’s the key, “practice”.
Thanks Bill! Practice makes perfect:)
Lynn angste
Great tips and reminders to those more experienced.
Thanks Roger:)
Great information... I have been slowly building my tools, and skillset working with silver. When i was younger I did a fair bit of fire assaying, and refining...
I remember bothering my father, and his friends while they were casting bronze.
I have always been obsessed with making things from scratch. I made my first batch of sterling silver using pure silver coins, and constitutional silver.
I bought a cheap vevor rolling mill, anda draw plate so i can produce my own wire, and sheet materials.
Then i made a batch of hard solder, and rolled it out into a thin sheet.
It has always been a goal of mine to make jewelry from the things ive collected throughout my life...
Ive got a lifetime worth of beatiful stones ive collected from the pacific northwest.
My storage got broken into a few years ago, and much to my dismay they left all my big carpentry tools... Bandsaw, table saw, jointers, and chain mortiser... They took 5 buckets of rocks... Over 40 lbs of ellensburg blue agates that i had collected as a child, my collection of obsidian by itself was enough to make any rockhound drool... 20 lbs of electrum from the Wenatchee area... I lost close to 250k worth of raw stones...
That was the moment where i decided it was time to start making things from what i have left.
Your videos have been extremely helpful to me as ive been learning a new skillset.
Thank you for putting in the extra effort to film your work, and share your knowledge. I know its not easy filming these things...
Im working on my first commissioned pieces right now, and when i get them done i will be buying you a coffee for sure! 😊
Thanks Jon! It heartbreaking when someone steals from you. I’m sorry that happened. I’m glad you are enjoying the videos:)
Awesome advice, I just finished a raw rock mount, turned out awesome following your directions. You rock Chad !!!
Thanks! I'm glad I could help:). Thanks for the nice comment!
Great video. Thanks!
You’re welcome eb! I’m glad you found it useful:). Thanks for the nice comment!
You are one of those angels who help other people, just as God intended to!
Thanks!
Excellent Video💯 You’re content delivery style connects perfectly with my 65 yr old ADHD BRAIN 🧠…🤓
I wish your instructional videos included working with Brass…
In the past year I’ve taught myself a dozen different skills related to my hobby, with the current one soldering Brass chassis for 1:25 scale Autos.
I understand your a Silver Smith but I’m sure your work has included working with Brass soldering…
. I feel like I’m back in 80’s studying at Texas State, but now it’s “RUclips U” 😉 I’ve found that there is a definite content delivery style that engages that ADHD 🧠 of mine, and you’re style is the perfect example!
So if you ever decide to put out an instructional video for “beginners soldering brass” , I’d be forever grateful….
🙏Thank you Sir🙏
Lee
Thank you Lee! That is a really nice compliment. I haven't done that much with brass, so I'm probably not the best source of info on that. That being said, it might make for an interesting video experimenting with soldering different metals.
Great video! I have soldered a ton, but these remider videos are always great to refresh!
Thanks Benny! Looks like you are almost to 2K! Woohoo!!!
What great info for us new to silver smithing. Could you also add links to where you get some of your equipment, in particular the needle tipped flux bottle.
Thanks Ambkbero! I think the dropper is from Amazon. Here is a link to PepeTools: pepetools.com?aff=47.
All great tips. Thank you!
Thanks Johanna!
Thanks chad
You are welcome!
Thank you Chad, great tips!!
Hello NVScrapper! Glad you found it useful:)
thank you!
You’re welcome:)
Great tips thanks 😊
Thank you pugsaway!
Very helpful, thank you.
I'm glad you found it useful Gisella!
Another awesome tutorial, thank you so much for sharing knowledge
Thank you Jay!
Thankyou for this. I'm mainly self taught the hardest thing for me is polishing when I have raised elements on my designs. Any chance off a soldering tutorial
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much i really appreciate it thank you
Glad it is useful to you Sanny!
Great video. Had trouble last night soldering the geometric cuff. I thought at the time that my propane torch was not enough for the piece. I also had one piece not quite touching and it wouldn’t solder. It is a lot to think about. This video helped a lot! Thanks Chad!
Sure Jane! Glad it was helpful:)
Thank you for this video I tried to explain it to a friend but you do it way better
Thanks SabreKing!
Hello, I'm new to your channel! Couldn't help notice a strong resemblance to the guy on the Coinhelpu channel! Remarkable 😮
Hello Tony! Interesting:). Hadn’t heard of him before.
Nice💖👍
Thanks Anmolkhanna!
Back to say I soldered the most perfect bezel join today after watching this video! Hope it wasn’t a one off fluke 😅. Wish I could add a photo!
That is awesome Ann!
What are you using to drop that flux? I love how it can drop right where needed 😊
Hello Christine! It’s a little syringe dropper bottle given to me by a follower:). There are similar ones on Amazon.
Do you have any demos on fusing sterling silver?
I do not Meris. I honestly haven't had a lot of success with consistent fusing. I probably just haven't learned the tricks:)
Why does silver for soldering not come as wire (as is the case with electrical soldering)? It is much easier to heat the metal and then position the solder with wire.
I watch videos before deciding if I like them. Please ask towards the end of the video (I did like it!).
Hello lafamillecareington. You can get wire solder as well if you prefer. Pick soldering works exactly the same but gives you the added bonus of being able to precisely control how much solder flows onto the piece:)
@@chadssilversmithing Thanks for the information.🙂
Can you recommend a good torch? I’d like to get one but I don’t know where to start. Thanks!
What are you using now Johanna?
I do not see the jewelry for sale on website
Were they removed for special ordered items?
Hello Sheila. We are changing the website around. If you are interested in a particular piece I made for the channel, contact me through Instagram and we can talk:)
How to use the powder flux
Hello Relva! I've never actually used a powder flux, so I wouldn't be the best source of information about that.
I used to be able to get 90’ angles on bezel pieces to solder and now I can’t seem to do it easily. 😮
You might try getting a mitre vise jig. Those work great for that:)
Thanks! I have ordered a dental metal clipper that hopefully will help! Thank you so much for all of your videos!
For me, i mostly struggle how to keep things in place while soldering. I use a charcoal block, and it tends to become uneven after a while. I waste a lot of time trying to place metal together, only for them to fall apart when i'm firing. Sooooo annoying, and the third hand barely helps.
Another problem i have is when i try to solder prongs to a bigger metal piece without melting the prongs because of how small they are.
Hello SoleilMagica! Try getting a magnesia block. It allows you to push things into it a bit and they stay in place better in some situations.
@@chadssilversmithing thank you :)
👏👍😎🇦🇺🐈⬛
Thanks John!