Originally posted by hotrodmustang
Ok everyone I'm having a little trouble with what should be a simple task. I can't seem to get my solder to stick to my steel control rods. I'm using a lead free flux and silver solder and have cleaned parts with alcahol and roughend with sand paper but have had zero luck. I think I need some acid based flux but can't locate it anywhere. My Lhs didn't seem to have any answers. What do you all use and where can I get some. Thanks for any help or sugestions.
This is the same stuff I use and it works great. Since it has a higher silver content and no lead, it requires more heat to melt and flow. A small propane or butane torch will do the trick nicely. Just heat the piece up slowly until the solder starts to flow onto the rod. You might want to take some scrap pieces and practice a bit to get the hang of it. After that you'll be able to do it fast and easy.