HELP! I'm having problems soldering a bangle

[Rustic Charm]

hello and welcome x x

[caroleallen]

I forgot to say hello. Hello.

I'd also add that those beads may be a bit vulnerable if they're glued onto a bangle as they'll get a lot of wear and tear.

[MuranoSilver]

to the forum.
The little butane torches are unlikely to heat up a really solid bangle..
You could try putting it on a charcoal block so the will focus back onto the metal.
If you're going to be doing bigger jobs then I'd recommend a Nimrod PT500 torch (which is easily man enough for the job)
Nic xx

[Polly]

Hi!

This sounds so familiar! The last thing I made was a fairly thick bangle and I had the same problem. I just couldn't heat the bangle enough with my small cooksons torch for the solder to run effectively, so in the end I upgraded to a builders merchant type blow torch and it worked like a dream. Welcome to the forum and have a great Christmas!

[ben b]

For large, solid silver items, you need a propane torch similar to this

Sievert Torch Kit - Cooksongold.com

and you will need to adjust your technique in that you are heating the 'base' item, and this heat will transfer to a ready placed, soldered, silver wire...because if you heat the joint area, which in this case is a thin peg of silver wire, you'll just melt it with one of these torches.

[Sunnybank]

:If you're going to be doing bigger jobs then I'd recommend a Nimrod PT500 torch (which is easily man enough for the job)
Nic xx

Hi Nic,

Does the PT500 run on normal lighter fuel?

[Di Sandland]

Yes, Jane, it does. Here it is. I have seen the next model up in the range the T75 at George's and I think that is the one I would go for (in fact it's next on my shopping list) mainly because it weighs less and you get a lot more time for the same amount of gas. It is around 50 degrees lower in temp tho.

I'd be interested to see what the others think

[Sunnybank]

Looks nice, thanks Di

[Dennis]

You torch may not be hot enough.The cylinder should say propane/butane mix or propane. Failing that use Easy solder with Easy Flux.Dennis.