How to Solder a Seam on Tin Plate

[@shawncarden5112]

Great video, as a reenactor, I have a lot of tin gear. One of my lanterns popped a seam so I am hoping to repair it.

[@housecopper]

Tin is hard to repair - make sure there's no rust before you go for it! Best of luck!!!!

[@jamesmihalcik1310]

Shop looks awesome!! Happy New Year!

[@housecopper]

It's super happy - hope you can visit sometime!

[@andrewlm5677]

These videos are a really great resource - thank you for putting them together! Not specifically related to tin but, I’ve got a project where new overlap solder joints will be in close proximity to already completed joints (a new overlap joint right on top of a completed one). Or, at least I can’t see a way around doing it this way at the moment. Is ruining the first joint a strong possibility such that I should rethink my plan (it is intended to be a water tight joint) or is this a fairly typical problem where clamping force is sufficient to prevent issues?

[@jamesmihalcik1310]

Temporary wire wrap/ clamping along with water based putty to keep certain areas cool will help if not riveted or lock seamed. Usually decorative not for heavy use because of structural failure. Example: Handles should always be riveted or folded into a seam. Hope that helps.

[@housecopper]

Depending how close the heat source is going to be to the first joint, you may have some running solder and ruin the joint. Though...you could take cotton cloth, get it wet, and wrap it/cover the first joint before going into the second. Otherwise, Jim's comment on here as well is hopefully helpful if rivets are possible?

[@housecopper]

Thank you Jim!

[@JordanMuzquiz]

Thank you! Can you use these materials to make the Moravian or Mexican star lanterns?

[@housecopper]

Yes, I'd think so.

[@Greg-ue5yq]

Does it need to be food grade Flux