Posted by shazza on July 16, 2003 at 19:19:36:
In Reply to: Re: really need some direction and information!! posted by Vic on July 16, 2003 at 18:49:58:
: : 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.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your quick reply and clear explanation-- it all makes sense now--