A cast band is superior to the fabricated version because it doesn’t have any solder joints that show when making a ring. My components...

Some strange things happen to the metal as you solder. It happens in stages; some of the changes are very subtle. Look for the subtle...

What is annealing? Annealing is the process of heating a metal to a specific temperature before it’s worked on. Through this process of...

Fire scale or fire stain is a reddish purple toned ‘bloom’ or ‘stain’ that appears on silver/copper alloys such as sterling silver when...

I’ve tried many fluxes from liquids to pastes. The problem with them is that they all contain water. This has always given me problems...

I've been asked many times how to solder something. People always want a easy answer. I’m always reluctant to tell them what they expect...

Developing repeatable and safe work habits.. Terms: Understanding soldering terms and techniques. Alloys and Melting points and of...