European 18K gold solder

Carolyn_S_Bensinger 2004-05-06 06:00:32 UTC #1

Hi All--

I've been lucky enough to have been using European 18K gold solder (from Amsterdam) for years. It's really fabulous--seems to flow much more easily than the stuff I get in the US. Do any of you have suggestions about really good USA gold solder? The place in Amsterdam doesn't export to individuals.

Thanks.
Carolyn

mark_kaplan 2004-05-08 04:24:09 UTC #2

have you tried hoover and strong??? telephone is 800.759.9997 they
have an 18k solder called ROYAL yellow in addition to their plain
old 18k yellow solder.. I think you may like the color match better.
Its only available in one temp which is pretty hard --flows at
1535.F. Good Company with good service.

Mark Kaplan
Providence, Rhode Island

T_gellen_der_Ausland 2004-05-08 04:52:37 UTC #3

European 18K gold solder <snip> --seems to flow much more easily
than the stuff I get in the US

.....sounds like it contains Cadmium. I won't use cadmium containing
solders, I like the Hoover & Strong solders the best.

Dean D. Amick Jr.
Jewelry Technician
Hamilton Jewelers