Peter Fitness | 18/07/2009 01:05:31 |
![]() 510 forum posts 215 photos | I use a 60 watt iron - quickly, having first buffed the area as described by Ashley.
Peter. |
Paul T | 18/07/2009 07:44:25 |
![]() 7340 forum posts 1229 photos 2 articles | I find that a gas torch works very well for soldering on to larger motor cans.
Paul |
Paul Godfrey | 18/07/2009 18:22:20 |
![]() 163 forum posts 292 photos | Thanks guys. I've managed to get the job done, using a combination of the methods suggested. I didn't have a steel bar to heat up, so used a 6 inch nail, which allowed the solder to partially take to the casing. I then used my blow torch (unfortunately I dont have one with a fine flame like TFC - not yet, anyway!), a quick blast was all it took to finish the job off. Thanks again to everyone who's kindly given advice. Paul |
ashley needham | 18/07/2009 21:27:29 |
![]() 7546 forum posts 163 photos | No idea watt (!) wattage my iron is, its got a great bit 1" wide tip though! Ashley |
Paul T | 19/07/2009 06:41:09 |
![]() 7340 forum posts 1229 photos 2 articles | Hi Paul
Have a look on fleabay......you can pick up a new fine torch for £2.00.
Paul |
Paul Godfrey | 19/07/2009 21:15:10 |
![]() 163 forum posts 292 photos | Thanks Paul Had no idea they could be picked up for that sort of price. Paul |
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