Originally Posted by
Dennis
I don't really understand the sequence you describe, but the hoops are very much heavier than the posts, and as Caroline says, must reach soldering temperature for the solder to flow properly.
So work in a darkened area and heat the hoops until they just begin to glow before homing in on the join.
To avoid damage to the thin posts, reduce the airhole of your torch a little and move it about.
When I started, I was taught to make a pit with a round burr for the post to fit into. This gives a greater area of contact. Finally twist the post with flat pliers for a quarter turn in several places. This tests the joint and re-hardens the post for use. Dennis.
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