[tigorl]

What do you guys use for soldering the metal? Cause my solder won't stick to metal. I even try the torch but still won't help.

Please

me......

Thank you

 

[Intergrali]

get some flux to clean the metal, this removed the dirt so you are soldering metal and not dirt, it sounds as if this is where you going wrong..

blow torch

mind you isnt too far off what i would try, have ya tried welding it yet? I wouldnt suggest it, might work

Rob.

 

[tigorl]

Rob,
Is flux are the same thing with soldering grease?

Thanks

 

[Intergrali]

ummm.. dont know.. let me get something

got something

thats what ya want matey

 

[tigorl]

Thank you Rob, I will try to find it.

Tigor L

 

[Intergrali]

try www.maplins.co.uk I think I got that from a building suppliers, BnQ also stock it I believe, hardware store type thing dont know where you are

 

[The Muffin Man]

failing that......................

......that should hold it!

 

[Intergrali]

ahh ya pansy ya dont wanna use that.. use this

 

[howmet tx]

Do you clean the metal first, Tigorl? That's the most vital bit. Scrub with fine wet-and-dry paper or wire wool before you do anything. 'Tin' the parts before you join them- that means apply solder to each part, then heat the joint together without applying extra solder. Don't use too Much heat- the solder beads up instead of flowing into the joint. And don't try and solder aluminium.

If you could tell us clearly what's actually happening when your solder doesn't 'stick', we can probably work out exactly where you're going wrong. Unless you've already got it sorted with the flux!

Good luck.

 

[peter]

QUOTE (Intergrali @ 18 Feb 2004, 04:02 PM)try www.maplins.co.uk
I think inte is a bit overenthusiastic when at the keyboard at times

try www.maplin.co.uk instead...

//peter

 

[Intergrali]

dammit! I'm always getting that siite wrong, nearly mis typed site then!

 

[MK2-Escort]

QUOTE dammit! I'm always getting that siite wrong, nearly mis typed site then!

You did

 

[tigorl]

Howmet, thank you for your info.
it works well, I did like you said and also I use flux like Rob said.
Thanks guys......
I forgot to scrub the metal,

And Rob, unfortunately I life in Indonesia. Not much store would like to have bussines with us. Well I get us to it. Anyway, your info are much worthed.
Muffin Man.....

Tigor L

 

[howmet tx]

Tigorl! I'd love to hear about slot racing in Indonesia! How are things out there? What are you up to? Apart from soldering chassis....

 

[tigorl]

Beside looking for another slotcar player, I did make some track. Have a look at: My web
Tell me what do you think? Its open for everybody.....
So, when do I expect you here?

Tigor L

 

[Intergrali]

how mint is that?

Inte

 

[howmet tx]

Wow, Tigor! All that and sunshine too.... I'm packing my toothbrush now. Great job! That looks fantastic.

 

[tigorl]

Thank you guys,
But I did some extention with that track.
You can see Here
I call it "Bali Dream"

Back to the topic.
I did built some scratch car, but all I do without any soldering. I use glue on it cause I use plastic.

What do you think guys, is it scratch built enough for you?

Tigor L

 

[hawkwind]

Damn! The first set of picks of your track was fantastic, but the new extention is just awesome! Great work!

Brent

 

[peter]

Yes tracks and the car it looks really nice..

//peter