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Some Tips about Solder Blocks
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Our regular
braze boards made of spun glass and clay. They are the least expensive
are but they do create dust and crumbs.
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Silquar blocks are very popular now, as
they are very hard ... no flaking.
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Honeycomb is both hard and porous to
prevent heat sinking. Wires can be inserted into its small holes as pins
and hold downs.
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Magnesium blocks are very soft and are
the best for careful pinning.
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Charcoal can be pinned but it cracks and
burns up quickly. Charcoal is best for melting round balls.
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A binding wire wrap circling the edges of
a charcoal block or a honeycomb block usually helps it stay together
longer.
Choose the right block for the things you
need them to do. Most people have several depending on the job.
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