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Table of Contents |
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Thank-you for your interest in Inlands' "How to Solder Like a Pro" Manual. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced stained glass artist, you will find useful information about selecting and maintaining your soldering tools and improving your soldering skills. | |
| Safety | Flux |
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The Importance of Safety - page 3
Fumes - page 3 Lead- page 3 Heat- page 3 |
Why Do We Use Flux? - page 9
Types of Flux - page 9 Characteristics of Fluxes - page 9 Getting the Most From Your Flux - page 9 |
| Soldering Irons | Soldering Copper Foil |
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Choosing a Soldering Iron - page 4
Types of Temperature Control - page 4 Irons with Temperature Control Tips - page 4 Ceramic Heating Element Irons - page 4 Temperature Controlling Devices - page 5 Tip Sizes, Styles and Uses - page 5 |
Before You Start - page 10
Cleaning Before Soldering - page 10 Getting Started - page 10 Running The Solder Bead - page 11 Fixing Imperfections - page 11 Other Things To Consider - page 11 Ending A Bead - page 12 Cleanup After Soldering - page 13 Finishing - page 13 |
| Iron & Tip Maintenance | Solder |
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The Importance of Proper Care - page 6
The Cord - page 6 The Heating Element - page 6 The Tips - page 6 |
Why Do We Use Solder? - page 7
The Advantages of Solder - page 7 Types of Solder - page 7 Characteristics of Solder Types - page 8 Solder Composition Reference - page 8 |
| Soldering Other Metals | Soldering Metal Came |
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Vase Caps and Spiders - page 15
Metal Outer Channels - page 15 Hanging Hardware - page 16 |
Step By Step - page 14 |
| Patina | Trouble Shooting |
| How to Apply Patina - page 16 | Tips and hints to help you fix problems - pages 16-18 |
| Glossary | |
| Definition of Terms - pages 20-21 | |
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