stainless and mill steel

[JimN]

A quick question, can I soft solder stainless shaft to the counter weights I have made in plain mill steel?

thanks
Jim

 

[Kermit]

You might have some trouble with the stainless. Acid flux is needed when soldering that stuff. Don't even bother if it a rosin based flux. Then you'll have to clean it really well so the plain steel doens't turn to rust from left over flux.

 

[doc1955]

Your better off silver soldering in my opinion.

 

[JimN]

Thanks, was not sure about soft solder or silver solder. Since I have silver solder here will use it.

thanks again
Jim