I am working on soldering copper joint for this project:
"bitstream" wrote: (clip) Can someone clue me in as to where I can buy this and how it's done? (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I believe that stained glass workers commonly use a copper sulfate solution to deposit a thin copper film. I don;t have any details.
The first step of triple chrome plating is plating copper. You just stop there. This place sells kits:
That won't work on silver solder.
One might consider brush plating. Ted Edwards has some experience in that regard and may be able to shed some light on the subject.
Harold
Copper sulfate will work on ferrous materials. Cupric chloride works on less electromotive metals, up to and including lead.
Use a heavily copper-bearing silver solder, and you won't have to cover the joints. They'll look like they were fusion welded.
LLoyd
Who is Ted Edwards?
He's a regular here on RCM. Very bright and creative individual.
Harold
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