Introduction to Welding & Soldering Pewter

[@JamesThurman]

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[@ypaulbrown]

thanks s much, cheers from Florida, Paul

[@JamesThurman]

You're very welcome! Pewter continues to amaze me--definitely share anything cool you create too!

[@alminpowerweldalminpowerweld]

Good detail,i would want to know if tig is possible

[@JamesThurman]

I believe it will be! If you get around to trying it before me, let me know how it goes. I promise to post an update about it...

[@luckydog854]

How do you clean and polish the piece after soldering/welding?

[@JamesThurman]

Any remaining flux can just be washed off with soap & water. Then you can go ahead with whatever finish you prefer (matte, higher polish, etc.). Thanks for watching and I hope this is helpful!

[@cathyenright9253]

Hello! Thank you for this informative video! Would you mind sharing where you purchased the flux that you use? I do not see it on the Contenti website. Thank you!

[@JamesThurman]

For flux, I like H And N Electronics: 1 [phone]. This flux is healthier and works great with the bismuth-based solder.

[@cathyenright9253]

@@JamesThurman Thanks so much for your reply! I found their website to purchase it from. Appreciate it so much.

[@cathyenright9253]

@@JamesThurman Turns out I have another question: I see two solders for Pewter on the Contenti website, one states that it contains cadmium, which I would like to stay away from; the other does not state, so I'm not sure if it has cadmium or not. Is there a specific solder that you recommend? Thanks again!!

[@JamesThurman]

@@cathyenright9253 For solder, I purchase from Stellar Technical (melting point 281F) : stellartechnical.com/collections/lead-free-wire-solder-for-industrial-soldering/products/super-low-temp-solder-wire-for-pewter-062

[@cathyenright9253]

@@JamesThurman Thanks again! Much appreciated!!

[@shinigami117s8]

Does pewter solder onto steel?

[@JamesThurman]

Technically yes but it's not a strong connection that I would trust. Feel free to email me specifics of what you are interested in trying to do...

[@shinigami117s8]

@@JamesThurman thank you for the reply! used pewter is much cheaper tan tin or lead it seems. I was thinking of using it on body panels to fill in rust holes . I figure using acid flux would work with it?

[@JamesThurman]

@@shinigami117s8 Yes, acid flux will work with pewter. So glad to hear you aren't using lead the way they used to for those body panels!

[@miguelcampos2066]

Hola James

[@JamesThurman]

Welcome! Let me know if you have any requests or anything I can help with!

[@joyceeberner]

What is the difference between welding and soldering?

[@JamesThurman]

Welding is connecting pieces of metal using a temperature closer to the metal's melting point with a filler metal of the same kind. Soldering is done at a lower temperature using an alloy to connect the pieces of metal. I hope that helps!

[@codycarse]

Is the audio out of sync for anyone else?

[@JamesThurman]

Sorry about that--sometimes the settings change a little and I don't catch them...