DIY 2in1 Picks

[snapcarp]

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[parapilot]

Anyone know a good supplier of silver solder in UK? Went around loads of shops today without success. got all my brass rod's tho

[snapcarp]

Try these two:

Squires Model and Craft Tools
To request a catalogue visit www.squirestools.com

Axminster Power Tool Centre
Web Site www.axminster.co.uk

I have had very good service from these suppliers and would recommend them both.

[NIC]

Super tool !! I was wondering where i could get brass tubes likes those in CANADA ??

[JackNco]

You dont really need one unless there are a lot of lever locks in your area for some reason.

[PickPick]

Darn, you really make it sound like you need some kind of reason to get new toys. I'm sure I'm not the only one on the site who not only puts some effort into getting new tools but also into getting locks to use the tools on

[NIC]

I don't really need picks, but i got them anyways.No seriously, i've been looking to buy some off ebay(lever locks) and thats a tool i would love to make !!!

[UWSDWF]

check out Rona or hobby/model shops

[JackNco]

Darn, you really make it sound like you need some kind of reason to get new toys. I'm sure I'm not the only one on the site who not only puts some effort into getting new tools but also into getting locks to use the tools on

OK good point. i general pick local locks most of the time but i have a few from the states i have to get special tools for.

[SEVEN]

Great post even after several attempt's I am yet to achieve as good a finish but have had success useing my creation's.Thank you for your time and effort.

[Gordon Airporte]

I have the tubes and bar, I'm just trying to find silver solder at this point. There's a jeweler's supply place and some model train shops I need to call when they're open tomorrow. Anyone have any other ideas? I'd rather have it now than wait for an internet order.
Failing that I'm tempted to just go ahead with whatever crppy lead free hardware store solder I have around...

[raimundo]

Yer an artist snapcarp

[Gordon Airporte]

I have the tubes and bar, I'm just trying to find silver solder at this point. There's a jeweler's supply place and some model train shops

In case anyone else is having trouble finding silver solder, the jeweler's supply store was where I found mine. It seems to be fairly standard kit for them. Make sure you get the flux that goes with it too.

[raimundo]

dont buy the fancy jewelers flux, its for gold and silver only, just use the white paste flux, that will work on base metals.

[Gordon Airporte]

dont buy the fancy jewelers flux, its for gold and silver only, just use the white paste flux, that will work on base metals.

What I was given is "non-fluoride silver solder flux", "Low temp flux [for] brazing and silver soldering ferrous and non-ferous metals" - Dandix brand.
It has a weird foamy consistency. Funny that "low temp" is above 1200 degrees F here.
I did mention that I was working with brass, and indeed it does its job just fine.