Posted by Gary Dodge on March 09, 2002 at 22:51:29:
In Reply to: mixing solder posted by Dan on March 08, 2002 at 05:18:08:
Hi Dan,
I've never mixed in 63/37, but I have mixed 50/50 with 60/40 plenty of times in my work for one reason or another. You'll have no problem at all with that. (And I'm pretty sure the 63/37 would be the same deal).
On the other hand if you mix lead free with the others and have any plans to patina the project, you'll be in trouble.
The lead free solders just don't patina the same as lead solders do.
: Anyone. If I tack solder on copper foil and possibly run out of 50/50 solder,can I finish the job with 60/40 or 63/37 or possibly lead free solder?
: Tkank You Dan