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    Hi all,

    Can someone tell me how can i find the joints after solder silver?
    After solder i worked it with file and now i cant find the joints
    thanks

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    Warm the piece with a torch until the solder joint oxidises.
    It's how I find them when doing ring repairs/resizing too.

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    I tried before but couldn't see the joint. Also I cant warm to much because there are other materials no so heat resistant attached.
    Any other way to find the joint?

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    If you've got stones, immerse them in water. Otherwise... Wait for it to tarnish (or use something to deliberately tarnish it).

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    At least it says you've done a nice job on the soldering / cleanup!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ps_bond View Post
    (or use something to deliberately tarnish it).
    what do you advise?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    At least it says you've done a nice job on the soldering / cleanup!!
    Thanks, I guess

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    I usually find them with my ring stretcher but not on purpose !

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    Quote Originally Posted by josef1 View Post
    I usually find them with my ring stretcher but not on purpose !
    That works too, of course

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    Quote Originally Posted by josef1 View Post
    I usually find them with my ring stretcher but not on purpose !
    hahaha
    not the best way

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