It sounds like you might be getting it TOO hot.
Bruce Chandler said:I know the metal does get hot because it does get a burnt color to it. That could be my problem. Whats the best way to apply the solder?
It sounds like you might be getting it TOO hot.
Well, I’m hardly an expert. 
So, take this advice with a grain of salt.
First, make sure the brass is clean. A few passes with a file is a good idea. I like to put some flux on the parts to be joined.
Then, I heat up the parts with the torch. You really don’t need or want a color change.
Push the end of the solder wire into the gap between the parts when they are sufficiently hot. The solder should melt from the heat of the parts being joined, not from the torch flame. In fact, you may want to back off with the torch a bit. The solder will be pulled into the joint by capillary action. When you can see solder all around the joint, stop adding solder, remove the torch and let the joint cool.
Shawn…60/40 rosin core and when the metal just starts too change color apply solder, if it flows your golden. These old guys can’t see 
Looks great!
Bruce Chandler said:
Well, I'm hardly an expert. ;) So, take this advice with a grain of salt.First, make sure the brass is clean. A few passes with a file is a good idea. I like to put some flux on the parts to be joined.
Then, I heat up the parts with the torch. You really don’t need or want a color change.
Push the end of the solder wire into the gap between the parts when they are sufficiently hot. The solder should melt from the heat of the parts being joined, not from the torch flame. In fact, you may want to back off with the torch a bit. The solder will be pulled into the joint by capillary action. When you can see solder all around the joint, stop adding solder, remove the torch and let the joint cool.
Ill give that a try. Thanks
Yea, don’t heat the solder, heat the part and let the solder flow. That way you get a good bond.
Bruce Chandler said:YES!
It sounds like you might be getting it TOO hot.
David Russell said:Thanks rooster. This forums is great, I never would have gotten were im at without this forum and everyone on here.
Shawn....60/40 rosin core and when the metal just starts too change color apply solder, if it flows your golden. These old guys can't see :) Looks great!
Nice too see ya’ out of them pink panties and into some boxer shorts!
David Russell said:LOL I figured it was time. :-)
Nice too see ya' out of them pink panties and into some boxer shorts! ;)
Bruce,
Tried to e-mail you but LSC won’t let me. I did purchase the 1" brass tags. I thought they seemed rather large. I did find 1/2" tags with no holes. $5 for 12 plus shipping. They are 24 gauge which seems to be stiff enough.
Rick
Neat site!
I justed used a peenny. Works good and its a little stonger and can handle getting kicked.
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