On 27/06/10 18:43, Ray Field wrote:

How difficult is this repair?

Reasonably so.

Jump ring soldering is a basic skill you learn when you're training.

What solder and flux is required,

Hallmark quality silver solder and borax if you're being a purist, but
you can get silver solder a tube ready mixed.

A tube will cost more than your repair being done by a professional.

DON'T use a lead based solder, silver dissolves in molten lead...

and what is
a good source for material.

Which continental land mass are you on?

But http://www.cooksongold.com/ is where I get mine...

What heat source is required?

A small torch burning, usually, propane and oxygen (or air of you can
get it pumped under pressure)


Any suggestions or help will be appreciated.

After soldering the silver will be blackened by oxidation of the copper
within the silver. This is usually got rid of by a chemical 'pickling'
process and then polished.


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