tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291316226799683115.post7283270005578756222..comments2012-03-27T16:03:02.913-07:00Comments on Little things from...: Rings and things that could have been!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537587762130842211noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291316226799683115.post-25238128195879864552012-01-22T19:24:03.925-08:002012-01-22T19:24:03.925-08:00Thanks Kate! No wiggling, I promise!
Soldering, o...Thanks Kate! No wiggling, I promise!<br /><br />Soldering, ok, I've been wanting to learn that one, now I have a I reason!<br /><br />Thanking you muchly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537587762130842211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291316226799683115.post-26312040303175463042012-01-22T06:11:58.891-08:002012-01-22T06:11:58.891-08:00Hi, Rachel! First of all, torch firing simply isn&...Hi, Rachel! First of all, torch firing simply isn't any good for structural pieces. You burn the binder out, but you aren't really making metal. Just a bunch of particles stuck together at elbows and knees.<br /><br />And your shank wasn't properly imbedded- you need to get it in enough to hold, and once you've imbedded it, you need to let it dry with no fooling around, and fire it. Any wiggliness before firing will result in a failed shank.<br /><br />You can solder it on if you like- that's pretty straightforward and a very good solution for a permanent bond.kate mckinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717335644899326566noreply@blogger.com