Posted by Vic on July 16, 2003 at 18:49:58:
In Reply to: really need some direction and information!! posted by shazza on July 16, 2003 at 17:48:59:
: i am BRAND new to soldering-- and need some information -- i will be soldering microscope slides together to make jewerly--
: i will copper tape them together and then solder... the solder will be for decorative purposes as well as insuring the two slides stay together--
: the directions call for lead free 1/4" solder ..and after looking around i am confused-- do i want 60/40? 50/50? rosin core? do i need flux?
: wow any help would sure be appreciated... i stumbled on this site after using a search engine...
: please email me directly --
: tia--
: shazza
Lead free solder is call lead free solder. 60/40, 50/50 are tin and lead solder, as is rosen core solder. Yes you need flux.