iwannadie
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- Gilbert, Az
I have a small project I'm about to start and have some basic questions if anyone is familiar with soldering copper.
I am going to use 18 gauge copper sheets and make a small (around 12"x6"x6" starting with 12"x12" sheets) box. I'd like to solder it together and then do a patina finish on the outside. I've had some guys suggest a Mapp gas torch and others suggest a normal soldering iron. It doesn't need to be overly strong but I'd like a good solid joint. I'm not sure how heat from a torch will effect the ability to use a chemical patina finish afterwards or warpage.
Small copper sheets are sure expensive so I am hoping not to ruin a bunch in the learning phase ha. Any advice would be welcome.
I am going to use 18 gauge copper sheets and make a small (around 12"x6"x6" starting with 12"x12" sheets) box. I'd like to solder it together and then do a patina finish on the outside. I've had some guys suggest a Mapp gas torch and others suggest a normal soldering iron. It doesn't need to be overly strong but I'd like a good solid joint. I'm not sure how heat from a torch will effect the ability to use a chemical patina finish afterwards or warpage.
Small copper sheets are sure expensive so I am hoping not to ruin a bunch in the learning phase ha. Any advice would be welcome.