Welding Bronze Cymbals (Part 2 of 5) - Soft Solder | TIG Time

[@andrewwilson8317]

I have repaired a couple ,with mixed results. Stop drilling the ends of the crack is essential to prevent further cracking. Best results came from using vehicle body solder paste painted into the crack and a quick heating with my induction forge. This pulled the solder into the crack with very little overflow or distortion. Owners pleased with results and lack of change to their instrument. Can get the flux solder paste from Eastwoods.

[@Regalmetalworks]

I tried this 30+ years ago and it did not hold. Did the exact same technique you shown here and it didn't even survive a few hits. I used silver solder. I just now leave cracks as they are possibly drilling out the end of the crack to limit it spreading. The sound usually isn't too far off, but once you heat or add anything to the cymbal, it changes the sound so drastically it renders it to smacking a pan.

[@robceballos8976]

That was a wonderful video. Thank you very much.

[@shadowfox929]

In most crack repair projects, it is common to drill a stop hole at the end of the crack to prevent it from running. What makes you feel a filler material will prevent this, given that this is a percussion instrument? Good luck with the repairs and as always, thanks for sharing.

[@benwood90]

I feel using tig for this would be a lot more appropriate. Torch soldering is much too hot across an area and your just filling the space not refusing the crack which is whats required for resonance. You could even look at doing a heating process after welding to help homogenise the weld a bit better.

[@shaunhernandez9177]

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[@jonathanbormann5077]

So I'm curious where Lances videos are of him reworking these. Can't seem to find them

[@mytec23]

Mr Tig? More like Mr. torch!

[@lydiaweaver6808]

can you do some mig welding please

[@Welddotcom]

MIG videos are released every Monday.

[@combatmedic1980]

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[@NwsupplyNetpa]

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[@EuroGarageOfficial]

Is the giveaway over? I would love to get my hands on a TIG for my channel.

[@Welddotcom]

It ends this week, although they haven't announced the winner yet, so there's still time.

[@NwsupplyNetpa]

Unfortunately the contest ended on August 17 and we announced the winner on August 18th.

[@TimBox]

When dealing with small parts that are heat intolerant I use a hot air gun.

[@andrewwilson8317]

If you get a chance then try an induction heater, instant but very localised and controllable heat. Has to be seen to be believed!

[@ironman3743]

Did he say camp lazlo?

[@lydiaweaver6808]

Okay thanks

[@RaymondLugo]

Thumbs up if you saw "rock n' roll" underneath the cymbal 😂 👍

[@marksteven3534]

Hi.....I'm Mr Torch