Excerpt from Soldering, How to Do It The value of this little book is far more than its price, 50 cents. Any one who possesses it, has a means of earning a good living in their posses sion, also, if they never use the art of soldering as a means of earning a living the information is still worth much to them because they are sure to make use of it. Every boy and girl in school should learn to solder; every teacher should learn and every class room should have a soldering iron. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Brazing and Soldering To braze, also to solder, it is absolutely necessary that the surfaces to be united are clean and free from oxide. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Soldering Kinks Soldering is an art, but the art of soldering is a very simple one. There are but four essential principles, and when these are followed, anyone can, after a little practice, do as good work as the most experienced workman. The four principles of soldering are as follows: (1) The soldering iron must be kept clean and well tinned. (2) A good soldering flux must be used. (3) The metals to be soldered must be thoroughly cleaned, before the joint is made. (4) The joint must be heated above the melting point of the solder. Soldering requires heat. You may use a gas stove, coal stove, or a gasoline torch. Any of these will work satisfactorily. Soldering irons cannot be heated properly in the yellow or illuminating flame of the gas because it smokes the soldering iron, and also because it is not hot enough. It needs a blue flame, the same as given off by a gas stove, but a good clean coal fire will do. To heat the soldering iron, slip the pointed end down through the hole in the center of the burner of an ordinary gas stove so that the blue flame comes in contact with the large end of the iron. This method of heating does not burn the solder from the iron so quickly and the iron keeps hot longer. To heat the iron in the ordinary cook stove, be sure to have a clean coal fire. Put the iron through the broiling door in such a way that the tin on the iron is protected from the flame by the lining of the stove. This leaves only the large end of the iron exposed to the fire. This method will save burning off the tinning. If you have no gas stove or convenient method of heating your iron, a gasoline torch would be ideal. To tell when the soldering iron is hot enough, try it by putting the solder to the point. If the solder melts as soon as it touches the iron it is hot enough and ready to use. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Soldering, Brazing, and Welding Apart from the use of rivets, screws, etc., metal is commonly joined by soldering, brazing, or welding, three groups of processes that have one thing in com mon - the use of heat to fuse either the metals them selves or an alloy which is interposed to consolidate the joint. The word solder is derived through the French from a Latin word meaning solid. Soldering may be soft or hard. Soft-solder ing uses lead-tin alloys which are easily melted in a bunsen gas flame or with a hot iron or bit; while hard soldering employs a silver-copper alloy, to melt which a mouth blowpipe at least is necessary. Brazing is hard-soldering with spelter (brass), and a forge or a heavy blowlamp or a powerful blowpipe must be employed to provide the heat. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Manual of Instruction in Hard Soldering Any clear flame may be used for hard soldering with a blowpipe. That of illuminating gas is to be preferred if obtainable. Away from cities where gas is common, the alcohol lamp is most used. Several kinds Of lamps are now sold that are adapted to the wants of the trade, but if these are not at hand a tinner can soon make one. It should hold at least 4 oz. Of alcohol, and have a wick tube attached near the bottom not much less than one-half inch in diameter. The top of the wick tube should be cut off obliquely, the left side, as it sits facing you, being the lowest. The wick, when saturated, should be so tight that. Although it may be moved up or down in the tube, it will remain in any position. The wick tube must have a cap fitting snugly, to cover the end of the wick when not in use. The size Of the lamp should correspond with the Size of the work and amount of heat required. Blast lamps, furnaces and hearths are now sold, a description of which I leave to the manufacturers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Solder, Its Production and Application In this busy age, if it is desired to give information, it must be concise in order to gain attention, therefore the various facts and features concerning the produc tion and application of solder, which have been observed' by practice in its use and manufacture during a period' of nearly forty years, are, sought to be given in this volume as concisely as lucidity will permit, and at the same time in such plain and simple language, free from. Technical or scientific interpolations, that the busy man may comprehend Without difficult research or laborious study. Thus far publications upon this subject, if any, have not been wide spread, and opportunities for its intelligent consideration have been few, it is therefore hoped the relation of facts herein gathered, may be of interest to those engaged in occupations in which solder is a necessary factor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Simple Soldering: Both Hard and Soft, Together With Descriptions Home-Made Apparatus Necessary for the Art The action of metals under heat; the unions resulting from the melting and amalgamations or welding properties of certain metallic combi nations; the fluxes required to clean and protect the metals to be joined; the number of degrees of heat needed, etc are aptly described in other works. But the method of securing the desired result in the simplest possible manner is not often clear, and to that end this little book is written. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.