how to solder galvinized steel

[ihoppy]

Is that like a "bernzomatic" torch or is it a propane+oxygen torch?

[dippst]

@ihoppy its a direct mount head. no oxy. just thread the nozzel onto the bottle.

[pinktacoinvaider]

what kind of solder should I use and would be best for sheet metal? Cause I want to shave my door handles on my truck

[dippst]

@pinktacoinvaider i used radiator repair solder, you can get a pound of it for $12 at the hardware store. this works well on sheet metal.

[pinktacoinvaider]

@dippst do you have to use flux with it or is it a flux core?

[dippst]

@pinktacoinvaider the acid acts as the flux. all flux does is keep air out of the joint for a stonger joint.

[iworkforme]

solder is for copper u should braze or weld iron.

[dippst]

solder is for copper, brass, steel and any other metal it well stick to. at the time all i had was solder and a propane torch. i now own a fcaw welder.

[KevinMillard68]

yes you can use electronics solder but you will have to use the flux as well and make sure the parts are clean other wise it wont hold well

[dippst]

one day i might actually care.

[breezebro]

You broke every rule of good soldering, but if it works, it works.

[dippst]

rules are ment to be broken.

[breezebro]

As I said, it works, so you figured something out and that's great. Sometimes rules can be broken and things still work out, but most of the time they don't. Try using that same technique with plumbing or electronic soldering and you'll find out the connections will turn out like your first one that failed.

[Mintlegger]

This was great. Most vids put me off, but this one makes me want to give it a go. Thanks

[dippst]

what are you going to make?

[TheLittleWorldofGaz]

hey do you think there is any chance of using electronics solder to do this?

thanks

[dippst]

its possible but the joints wont bee that strong. and i miss spoke, its ot rolled steel.

[j45007]

5*****STARS.

[dippst]

thanks