Re-using
solder can range from simply soldering the ends of the solder sticks
together (if you are using blowpipe solder). This will then form a
useable stick with solder blobs on its length.
If
you have a number of blobs and splashes, don't throw them out.
Collect them together and when you have enough you can make them into
another stick of solder.
You
can tape two narrow pieces of glass onto a length of marble or heavy
steel about 3-4 mm apart. Put the pieces in the channel formed by
these two pieces of glass and melt the pieces with your soldering iron. This will form a
useable stick.
The
same can be done by cutting out a 3mm wide and deep channel in a
piece of timber and doing the same as above. The wood will smoke a
bit and blacken, but not ignite. And you can use a blowtorch to melt the solder if you do it this way.
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