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posted on May 5th, 2013 at 06:27 PM
Rosin flux, where to buy?
Anyone know where to buy rosin flux for lead filling and soldering?
the only flux I can find is tiny tubes at jaycar or the "bakers solder flux" which is just zinc chloride which I find pretty much useless and makes
a mess.
rosin flux is like a golden syrup looking flux.
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posted on May 5th, 2013 at 07:28 PM
You could try plumbers' supplies.
I've always used Bakers flux for lead wiping. Always 'tin' the area first, using a rag, or steel wool to rub the lead [or solder] over the metal.
Make sure you remove all traces of flux, before any painting.
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posted on May 5th, 2013 at 07:37 PM
yes that what i do too but i find it doesn't work as well as the rosin flux i used to use when i had some.
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posted on May 5th, 2013 at 07:38 PM
If you are doing body lead filling, you would be best to use Kemtex B916 Tinning Compound/. Available from Consolidated Alloys. It is the proper
product used by restoration panel beaters.
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posted on May 5th, 2013 at 10:17 PM
thanks hellbus, they are a convenient 5 min drive on the way to and from my current job site.
hmm cap alloy? we had some big bars of zinc in the shed when I was little that had cap alloy written on them. Nope my mistake, type metal according
to their site.
thats a kinda weird nostalgic feeling.
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