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	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.
	* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''~~Bi-Carbonate~~ of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.		* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bicarbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.


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	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.
	* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''~~Bi-Carbonate~~ of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.		* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bicarbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.

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	=====Using an Electric Soldering Iron=====		=====Using an Electric Soldering Iron=====

	'''Soft Soldering''' with an '''[[Electric Soldering Iron]]''' is commonly the method used to fuse '''[[:Category:Electronics and Control\|Electronics]]''' components on to circuit boards - multi-core solder wire which incorporates a ~~‘passive’~~ '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' is used ''(to avoid corrosion of the copper tracks afterwards)''. This method can be used also for other circumstances where only small sections of materials are to be joined ''(e.g. when joining the ends of the copper tape used to make a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrarium '''Terrarium'''] or to join together the ‘H’ and ‘U’ shaped lead [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] when creating a piece of decorative [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came_glasswork '''Glasswork'''] - although heavier section [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] may be heated more easily with a copper bit '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' heated by a gas torch)''.		'''Soft Soldering''' with an '''[[Electric Soldering Iron]]''' is commonly the method used to fuse '''[[:Category:Electronics and Control\|Electronics]]''' components on to circuit boards - multi-core solder wire which incorporates a '''[[Soldering Flux\|Passive Flux]]''' is used ''(to avoid corrosion of the copper tracks afterwards)''. This method can be used also for other circumstances where only small sections of materials are to be joined ''(e.g. when joining the ends of the copper tape used to make a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrarium '''Terrarium'''] or to join together the ‘H’ and ‘U’ shaped lead [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] when creating a piece of decorative [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came_glasswork '''Glasswork'''] - although heavier section [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] may be heated more easily with a copper bit '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' heated by a gas torch)''.


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	* ensure all pieces to be joined are clean, either by using '''[[Emery Cloth]]''', '''[[Pickling]]''', or '''Steel Wool''',		* ensure all pieces to be joined are clean, either by using '''[[Emery Cloth]]''', '''[[Pickling]]''', or '''Steel Wool''',
	* The pieces are laid together then both '''Soldering Iron''' and multi-core '''Solder''' are brought to the joint together,		* The pieces are laid together then both '''Soldering Iron''' and multi-core '''Solder''' are brought to the joint together,
	* on heating, the resin ''(aka [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosin Rosin])'', ~~passive~~ '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' melts out of the cored solder to cover the area and this is quickly followed by solder melting and flowing along the joint,		* on heating, the resin ''(aka [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosin Rosin])'', '''[[Soldering Flux\|Passive Flux]]''' melts out of the cored solder to cover the area and this is quickly followed by solder melting and flowing along the joint,
	* separate pieces may be coated with a thin layer of solder before joining together - a process known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinning'''],		* separate pieces may be coated with a thin layer of solder before joining together - a process known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinning'''],
	* if [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] first, the separate pieces can often be brought together and simply touched with the heated '''Soldering Iron''' to fuse the two layers of solder together.		* if [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] first, the separate pieces can often be brought together and simply touched with the heated '''Soldering Iron''' to fuse the two layers of solder together.

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	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.
	* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''~~Bi-Carbonate~~ of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.		* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bicarbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.


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	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.
	* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''~~Bi-Carbonate~~ of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.		* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bicarbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.

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	=====Using an Electric Soldering Iron=====		=====Using an Electric Soldering Iron=====

	'''Soft Soldering''' with an '''[[Electric Soldering Iron]]''' is commonly the method used to fuse '''[[:Category:Electronics and Control\|Electronics]]''' components on to circuit boards - multi-core solder wire which incorporates a '''[[Soldering Flux\|Passive Flux]]''' is used ''(to avoid corrosion of the copper tracks afterwards)''. This method can be used also for other circumstances where only small sections of materials are to be joined ''(e.g. when joining the ends of the copper tape used to make a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrarium '''Terrarium'''] or to join together the ‘H’ and ‘U’ shaped lead [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] when creating a piece of decorative [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came_glasswork '''Glasswork'''] - although heavier section [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] may be heated more easily with a copper bit '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' heated by a ~~gas torch~~)''.		'''Soft Soldering''' with an '''[[Electric Soldering Iron]]''' is commonly the method used to fuse '''[[:Category:Electronics and Control\|Electronics]]''' components on to circuit boards - multi-core solder wire which incorporates a '''[[Soldering Flux\|Passive Flux]]''' is used ''(to avoid corrosion of the copper tracks afterwards)''. This method can be used also for other circumstances where only small sections of materials are to be joined ''(e.g. when joining the ends of the copper tape used to make a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrarium '''Terrarium'''] or to join together the ‘H’ and ‘U’ shaped lead [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] when creating a piece of decorative [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came_glasswork '''Glasswork'''] - although heavier section [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] may be heated more easily with a copper bit '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' heated by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''])''.


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	=====Soldering with a gas heated iron=====		=====Soldering with a gas heated iron=====

	There are tasks involving larger sections of conductive metals for which an '''[[Electric Soldering Iron]]''' might struggle to provide sufficient heat. There are circumstances also when better control can be exercised if additional heat can be applied with a ~~gas torch~~ and wet, ‘active’ '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(e.g. '''Bakers Fluid''')'' is brushed along the joint to encourage the solder to run in particular directions. In each case, the presence of mains electricity is potentially dangerous and gas heated '''[[Soldering Irons]]''' are preferred. Such circumstances are commonplace when assembling components in '''[[:Category:Beaten Metalwork\|Beaten Metalwork]]'''.		There are tasks involving larger sections of conductive metals for which an '''[[Electric Soldering Iron]]''' might struggle to provide sufficient heat. There are circumstances also when better control can be exercised if additional heat can be applied with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''] and wet, ‘active’ '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(e.g. '''Bakers Fluid''')'' is brushed along the joint to encourage the solder to run in particular directions. In each case, the presence of mains electricity is potentially dangerous and gas heated '''[[Soldering Irons]]''' are preferred. Such circumstances are commonplace when assembling components in '''[[:Category:Beaten Metalwork\|Beaten Metalwork]]'''.


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	* ensure the pieces to be joined are clean and close fitting,		* ensure the pieces to be joined are clean and close fitting,
	* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,		* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,
	* pre-heat the workpiece with a ~~gas torch~~ using a large soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame,		* pre-heat the workpiece with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''] using a large soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame,
	* heat up the copper bit hand irons, on a '''[[Brazing Hearth]]''' for example, until a green flame is created,		* heat up the copper bit hand irons, on a '''[[Brazing Hearth]]''' for example, until a green flame is created,
	* dip the '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' tip into '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to clean it and ensure it is well [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] ''(i.e. coated with a layer of solder)'',		* dip the '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' tip into '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to clean it and ensure it is well [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] ''(i.e. coated with a layer of solder)'',
	* bring the heated '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' and '''Solder''' to the workpiece together and transfer '''Solder''' to the joint,		* bring the heated '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' and '''Solder''' to the workpiece together and transfer '''Solder''' to the joint,
	* continue to dip the the heated iron in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and pick up extra '''Solder''' as needed,		* continue to dip the the heated iron in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and pick up extra '''Solder''' as needed,
	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a ~~gas torch~~ and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''] and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.
	* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bicarbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.		* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bicarbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.
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	* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(e.g. an ‘active’ liquid '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' such as '''Bakers Fluid''' will withstand the heat of the torch and can continue to be brushed on the joint as it is heated)'',		* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(e.g. an ‘active’ liquid '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' such as '''Bakers Fluid''' will withstand the heat of the torch and can continue to be brushed on the joint as it is heated)'',
	* assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,		* assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,
	* set the ~~gas torch~~ to produce a large, soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame and heat the workpiece generally,		* set the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''] to produce a large, soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame and heat the workpiece generally,
	* intensify the flame and focus in on the area to joined,		* intensify the flame and focus in on the area to joined,
	* introduce '''Solder''' to the workpiece,		* introduce '''Solder''' to the workpiece,
	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a ~~gas torch~~ and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''] and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.
	* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bicarbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.		* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bicarbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.
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	[[File:SolderingPipes2.png\|350px\|right]]		[[File:SolderingPipes2.png\|350px\|right]]
	Gas ~~torches~~ are used to produce [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldering#Pipe_soldering '''Sweated Joints'''] as follows:		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torches'''] are used to produce [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldering#Pipe_soldering '''Sweated Joints'''] as follows:
	* ensure the pieces to be joined are clean and close fitting,		* ensure the pieces to be joined are clean and close fitting,
	* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(when joining water pipes a water based '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' is advised which will wash out afterwards)'' and '''Tin''' the jointing surfaces by applying a thin layer of solder ''([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder_ring_fitting '''Yorkshire Fittings'''], as used by plumbers, have a solder ring built-in for this purpose)'',		* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(when joining water pipes a water based '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' is advised which will wash out afterwards)'' and '''Tin''' the jointing surfaces by applying a thin layer of solder ''([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder_ring_fitting '''Yorkshire Fittings'''], as used by plumbers, have a solder ring built-in for this purpose)'',
	* allow to cool, clean and re-apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to the joint pieces,		* allow to cool, clean and re-apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to the joint pieces,
	* assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,		* assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,
	* set the ~~gas torch~~ to produce a large, soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame and heat the workpiece generally,		* set the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''] to produce a large, soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame and heat the workpiece generally,
	* intensify the flame and focus in on the area to joined,		* intensify the flame and focus in on the area to joined,
	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a ~~gas torch~~ and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way - e.g. '''Solder''' will appear around the end of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder_ring_fitting '''Yorkshire Fittings'''] having been drawn there by heat and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capillary_action '''Capillary Action'''] )'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''] and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way - e.g. '''Solder''' will appear around the end of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder_ring_fitting '''Yorkshire Fittings'''] having been drawn there by heat and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capillary_action '''Capillary Action'''] )'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and clean.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and clean.

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	[[File:WipedJoint4.png\|350px\|right]]		[[File:WipedJoint4.png\|350px\|right]]
	Gas ~~torches~~ ''(or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blow_torch '''Blowlamps'''] traditionally)'' are used to produce [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiped_joint '''Wiped Joints'''] as follows:		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torches'''] ''(or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blow_torch '''Blowlamps'''] traditionally)'' are used to produce [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiped_joint '''Wiped Joints'''] as follows:
	* the pieces to be joined are closely fitted together and the jointing are surfaces scraped clean with a metal scraper ''(e.g. a paint scraper)'',		* the pieces to be joined are closely fitted together and the jointing are surfaces scraped clean with a metal scraper ''(e.g. a paint scraper)'',
	* coat the jointing area with '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to protect it as the joint is heated with a ~~gas torch~~ or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blow_torch '''~~Blow Lamp~~'''],		* coat the jointing area with '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to protect it as the joint is heated with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane_torch '''Gas Torch'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blow_torch '''Blowlamp'''],
	* '''Plumbers' Solder''' is melted on to the jointing area forming lumps of semi-molten solder,		* '''Plumbers' Solder''' is melted on to the jointing area forming lumps of semi-molten solder,
	* when the solder on the joint is at such a heat as to make it difficult to keep it on the pipe, it is then patted round with the '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' covered cloth pad, and the surplus solder on the edges wiped off,		* when the solder on the joint is at such a heat as to make it difficult to keep it on the pipe, it is then patted round with the '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' covered cloth pad, and the surplus solder on the edges wiped off,

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	* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,		* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,
	* pre-heat the workpiece with a gas torch using a large soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame,		* pre-heat the workpiece with a gas torch using a large soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame,
	* heat up the copper bit hand irons, on a '''[[~~Branecessaryzing~~ Hearth]]''' for example, until a green flame is created,		* heat up the copper bit hand irons, on a '''[[Brazing Hearth]]''' for example, until a green flame is created,
	* dip the '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' tip into '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to clean it and ensure it is well [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] ''(i.e. coated with a layer of solder)'',		* dip the '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' tip into '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to clean it and ensure it is well [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] ''(i.e. coated with a layer of solder)'',
	* bring the heated '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' and '''Solder''' to the workpiece together and transfer '''Solder''' to the joint,		* bring the heated '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' and '''Solder''' to the workpiece together and transfer '''Solder''' to the joint,
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	=====Wiped Joint=====		=====Wiped Joint=====

	During the first half of the 20th Century it was common for domestic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumbing '''Plumbing'''] to comprise mainly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] piping and underground electricity or telecoms cables to be sheathed in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] ''(the use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] for domestic water pipes was ended in 1970)'' . In each case joints were made with '''Soft Solder''' using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiped_joint '''Wiped Joint'''] technique whereby semi-molten solder is ‘wiped’ around the joint area using a wooden stick or a cloth coated in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(e.g. traditionally animal fat or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallow '''Tallow'''] before the general use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosin '''Rosin''' (aka Resin)])''.		During the first half of the 20th Century it was common for domestic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumbing '''Plumbing'''] to comprise mainly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] piping and underground electricity or telecoms cables to be sheathed in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] ''(the use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] for domestic water pipes was ended in 1970)'' . In each case joints were made with '''Soft Solder''' using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiped_joint '''Wiped Joint'''] technique whereby semi-molten solder is ‘wiped’ around the joint area using a wooden stick or a cloth coated in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(e.g. traditionally animal fat or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallow '''Tallow'''] was used before the general use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosin '''Rosin''' (aka Resin)])''.


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	[[File:WipedJoint4.png\|350px\|right]]		[[File:WipedJoint4.png\|350px\|right]]
	Gas torches ''(or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blow_torch '''~~Blow Lamps~~'''])'' are used to produce [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiped_joint '''Wiped Joints'''] as follows:		Gas torches ''(or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blow_torch '''Blowlamps'''] traditionally)'' are used to produce [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiped_joint '''Wiped Joints'''] as follows:
	* the pieces to be joined are closely fitted together and the jointing ~~area~~ surfaces scraped clean with a metal scraper ''(e.g. a paint scraper)'',		* the pieces to be joined are closely fitted together and the jointing are surfaces scraped clean with a metal scraper ''(e.g. a paint scraper)'',
	* coat the jointing area with '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to protect it as the joint is heated with a gas torch or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blow_torch '''Blow Lamp'''],		* coat the jointing area with '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to protect it as the joint is heated with a gas torch or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blow_torch '''Blow Lamp'''],
	* '''Plumbers' Solder''' is melted on to the jointing area forming lumps of semi-molten solder,		* '''Plumbers' Solder''' is melted on to the jointing area forming lumps of semi-molten solder,

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	* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,		* apply '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and assemble the joint - secure with wire or a '''[[Jig]]''' etc. if necessary,
	* pre-heat the workpiece with a gas torch using a large soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame,		* pre-heat the workpiece with a gas torch using a large soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame,
	* heat up the copper bit hand irons, on a '''[[~~Brazing~~ Hearth]]''' for example, until a green flame is created,		* heat up the copper bit hand irons, on a '''[[Branecessaryzing Hearth]]''' for example, until a green flame is created,
	* dip the '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' tip into '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to clean it and ensure it is well [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] ''(i.e. coated with a layer of solder)'',		* dip the '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' tip into '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to clean it and ensure it is well [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] ''(i.e. coated with a layer of solder)'',
	* bring the heated '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' and '''Solder''' to the workpiece together and transfer '''Solder''' to the joint,		* bring the heated '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' and '''Solder''' to the workpiece together and transfer '''Solder''' to the joint,
	* continue to dip the the heated iron in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and pick up extra '''Solder''' as needed,		* continue to dip the the heated iron in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and pick up extra '''Solder''' as needed,
	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.
			* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bi-Carbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.


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	* introduce '''Solder''' to the workpiece,		* introduce '''Solder''' to the workpiece,
	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean if required.
			* if necessary, any remaining '''[[Soldering Flux\|Active Flux]]''' can be neutralised by brushing over with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate '''Bi-Carbonate of Soda'''] to halt further corrosion.

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	=====Using an Electric Soldering Iron=====		=====Using an Electric Soldering Iron=====

	'''Soft Soldering''' with an '''[[Electric Soldering Iron]]''' is commonly the method used to fuse '''[[:Category:Electronics and Control\|Electronics]]''' components on to circuit boards - multi-core solder wire which incorporates a ‘passive’ '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' is used ''(to avoid corrosion of the copper tracks afterwards)''. This method can be used also for other circumstances where only small sections of materials are to be joined ''(e.g. when joining the ends of the copper tape used to make a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrarium '''Terrarium'''] or to join together the ‘H’ and ‘U’ shaped lead [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] when creating a piece of decorative [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came_glasswork '''Glasswork'''] - although heavier section [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] may be heated more easily with a copper bit '''[[Soldering Irons]]''' heated by a gas torch)''.		'''Soft Soldering''' with an '''[[Electric Soldering Iron]]''' is commonly the method used to fuse '''[[:Category:Electronics and Control\|Electronics]]''' components on to circuit boards - multi-core solder wire which incorporates a ‘passive’ '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' is used ''(to avoid corrosion of the copper tracks afterwards)''. This method can be used also for other circumstances where only small sections of materials are to be joined ''(e.g. when joining the ends of the copper tape used to make a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrarium '''Terrarium'''] or to join together the ‘H’ and ‘U’ shaped lead [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] when creating a piece of decorative [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came_glasswork '''Glasswork'''] - although heavier section [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Came '''Cames'''] may be heated more easily with a copper bit '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' heated by a gas torch)''.


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	* pre-heat the workpiece with a gas torch using a large soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame,		* pre-heat the workpiece with a gas torch using a large soft '''[[Heat Treatment\|Annealing]]''' flame,
	* heat up the copper bit hand irons, on a '''[[Brazing Hearth]]''' for example, until a green flame is created,		* heat up the copper bit hand irons, on a '''[[Brazing Hearth]]''' for example, until a green flame is created,
	* dip the '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' tip into '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to clean it and ensure it is well [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''],		* dip the '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' tip into '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to clean it and ensure it is well [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinned'''] ''(i.e. coated with a layer of solder)'',
	* bring the heated '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' and '''Solder''' to the workpiece together and transfer '''Solder''' to the joint,		* bring the heated '''[[Soldering Irons\|Soldering Iron]]''' and '''Solder''' to the workpiece together and transfer '''Solder''' to the joint,
			* continue to dip the the heated iron in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' and pick up extra '''Solder''' as needed,
	* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',		* if necessary, continue heating the workpiece with a gas torch and brush on more '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' to help the '''Solder''' flow along and through the joint ''(given a clean surface and the presence of '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''', '''Solder''' will ‘chase the heat’ and can be coaxed along in this way)'',
	* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean.		* allow to cool, remove any wire or '''[[Jig\|Jigs]]''' etc., wash thoroughly and place in a '''[[Pickling\|Pickle Bath]]''' to clean.
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	=====Wiped Joint=====		=====Wiped Joint=====

	During the first half of the 20th Century it was common for domestic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumbing '''Plumbing'''] to comprise mainly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] piping, underground electricity ~~and~~ telecoms cables to be sheathed in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] ''(the use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] for domestic water pipes was ended in 1970)'' . In each case joints were made with '''Soft Solder''' using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiped_joint '''Wiped Joint'''] technique whereby semi-molten solder is ‘wiped’ around the joint area using a wooden stick or a cloth coated in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(e.g. traditionally animal fat or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallow '''Tallow'''] before the general use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosin '''Rosin''' (aka Resin)])''.		During the first half of the 20th Century it was common for domestic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumbing '''Plumbing'''] to comprise mainly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] piping and underground electricity or telecoms cables to be sheathed in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] ''(the use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead '''Lead'''] for domestic water pipes was ended in 1970)'' . In each case joints were made with '''Soft Solder''' using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiped_joint '''Wiped Joint'''] technique whereby semi-molten solder is ‘wiped’ around the joint area using a wooden stick or a cloth coated in '''[[Soldering Flux\|Flux]]''' ''(e.g. traditionally animal fat or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallow '''Tallow'''] before the general use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosin '''Rosin''' (aka Resin)])''.