Posted by Vic on May 29, 2003 at 18:17:18:
In Reply to: Melting lead came posted by Martyn on May 29, 2003 at 14:35:41:
: I'm new to stained glass and have come across a problem when soldering, especially 6mm lead came.The came melts no matter how fine or quick i try to do it. The solder i am using is 40/60 and the flux is tallow. Having read some of the post's i must admit that i am not using a temp controlled iron. I use a Weller 75w iron. Would that alone be the cause of this problem.
40/60 solder? Do you mean 60/40 ? Anyway you are staying to long in one place trying to get the perfect joint. Try using the VERY tip of the iron instead of the flat surface. There is less heat at the tip. Also you do not need to actually touch the lead with the iron. Try holding it over but not on the lead.