Glass Tips from Verrier

There are three important versions of lead corrosion: Red, Brown and White.  In addition, there are other factors that can weaken the lea...

“How do I maintain my soldering iron?  I see so many different methods online that I find it confusing.” Regular cleaning There ...

This is an updated version of a table on various possibly useful solders. Solder Alloy  Composition  Solidus  Liq...

Note:  These health risks are those associated with industrial exposure – frequent and for extended periods.  They do not apply directly to ...

  If you have problems with excessive corrosion of the solder bit when using lead-free solder, try a solder with 1% or 2% copper. picture cr...

Why use higher temperatures for copper foil using 60/40 than lead came using 50/50 or 40/60? Melting temperatures Part of this ...

Common solders for stained glass are mixtures of tin and lead, respectively: 63/37: melts at 183°C (362°F) 60/40: melts between 183°C (36...

Soldering lead came is different from soldering electronics or copper foil. For electronic soldering less heat is needed, cleanliness is all...