Newbie question: Pins for honeycomb boards

[Dennis]

Hi Tess. Im practicing still and went through 4 pieces of silver yesterday trying to make a spinner ring as it kept melting! I got there but this happens alot to me. I was heating the ring up too much where as i shoulda just gone to either side of the join gently. I also find Soham Harrison quite good to watch on YouTube. My opinion though. Hes nice to listen to and doesnt waffle. Keep at it x

Sorry you are just working to fund your scrap dealers lifestyle, Mandy. Three things will improve your lot:

1. Work in a darkened area so that you can spot early that you are overheating your piece.
2. Keep the flame in constant motion until the solder melts. Then withdraw quickly.
3. Increase the distance between torch and workpiece. Dennis.

[TDA20]

Thanks everyone for some really useful tips, think the ring soldering is getting better! Plenty more practice needed.

With regard to videos, have also been enjoying Nancy Hamilton’s rather unique style.