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[Petal]

Mica is a mineral that is found in sheets in electrical appliances with a hearting element. You can also find it very cheaply from Amazon and E Bay as microwave spares. Like soldering brick it will not stick to solder or be affected by heat. It can be cut with a saw and split into thinner pieces with a craft knife.

Ah ha, so mica is the thing I must get. Huge thanks for that tip Dennis. xx#

Is this the stuff ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005MZ0A8...linkCode%3Dasn

[Dennis]

Thank you all for your kind words.

Ah ha, so mica is the thing I must get. Huge thanks for that tip Dennis. xx#Is this the stuff ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005MZ0A8...linkCode%3Dasn

That one is much thicker than I used Jules. Although they do not quote the thickness, mine was only 0.3mm thick, so probably more like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microwave-Un...ref=pd_cp_la_0.

Anyhow, as I said above, if It is too thick, you can still split the layers with a craft knife. Dennis.

[Petal]

Thanks for that Dennis, I've just ordered some.

xx

[Patstone]

How do you repair microwaves with it, sorry lost the plot now.

[ps_bond]

It is used as a cover for the waveguide.

[Patstone]

Oh glad you told me that, doesn't mean a lot really I'm afraid, but thanks anyway.

[Claire D]

Beautiful bangle, I love the gold 4 leafed clover Can I just ask - is this the mica that you mention? I think I would find it useful!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microwave-...item4176a86f95

[Dennis]

Yes that looks right, Claire. It comes as two sheets about 0.3mm thick and has many uses, such as:

Raising a part when soldering on a block.

Covering a part to protect it against flames.

Separating two parts to stop them being soldered together.

It survives the flame and can be re-used, so you will probably have enough for life.

However if you are throwing out anything with a heating element, there will be lots free inside. Dennis

[Claire D]

Fab, thanks, I've just ordered some

[Cerflun Designs]

Hi Dennis,

Absolutely beautiful piece, it is so delicate. I'd never be able to control the soldering spike on something like that!

May I ask if this is the Mica you were talking about?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QM2EQ8C

Many thanks,

CD