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Belt Buckle Handcuff Keys: NEW UPDATE!

Hey Guys,

Many of you will remember my posts. I had a descent response of interest, however, nothing came up that was more then satisfactory for my needs. Thus, I have decided to take it upon myself to do it myself, and build these props myself.

Here is my question, some of the props i plan to fabricate, I need to make using a butane/propane tourch, and some kind of solder like metal, that will hold extremely well.

My question is, what should I use, a propate or butane tourch? Also, what recomendation do you folks have on the type of solder style metal to use, that will hold through repeated, and perhaps even underwater use?

Thanks, Aaron P. Fagan

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Aaron P. Fagan
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Your strongest low temp metal would be ZINC --- you can find it in used carboraters , car door handels and such.

"Aar> Hey Guys,

Reply to
Daniel Galevich

Depending on your design, I would use a propane torch and silver brazing.

Dan

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dcaster

Solder doesn't really join metal; it's an illusion.

Reply to
Don Foreman

Really? Damn, I guess that means none of our electronics work.

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Dave Hinz

OK, Dave. Maybe I should have said that it works like magic....

Reply to
Don Foreman

Kind of like that magic black smoke inside the chips, then? OK, now I understand.

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Dave Hinz

What kind of metal are your parts made from? If brass or steel, a high-temp silver solder would be good. For small parts, a propane torch should work, you need to get the joint red-hot. You can also use 1/16" brass brazing rod. Either way, you need brazing flux (borax) and a close-fitting joint, well cleaned and degreased before joining. If you need more heat, an air/acetylene torch would be good. Presto is the well-known brand, and you need a single hose and regulator. You can get a small MC tank (10 cu. in.) for a few dollars, it cost me $13 to exchange my empty for a full one just the other day. There are all sorts of low-temp solders, but they may not be reliable enough. I'd stay away from electrical and plumbing solders, they are best used as intended.

Ken Grunke

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Ken Grunke

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