chuckey
Stainless
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2005
- Location
- Wensleydale, UK
To join bits of lead for roof flashings it is traditional to use oxy acetalyne. This is done with the smallest flame possible- white hot cone 2mm long, the theory being that the lead melts, but due to the limited heat input, it solidifies imediately. Has any one seen this done with arc equipment?. Using butane/propane, the flame is too large so an large area is at just about melting temperature, while trying to butt join, an area 2" wide each side of the joint is about to melt and drop out. I was thinking that with HF and a current of couple of amps, arc could be a way to go. Any comments please.
Frank
Frank