[CR]Re: solder, lead, etc

(Example: Framebuilders:Brian Baylis)

Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 09:20:35 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Dale B. Phelps" <losgatos_dale@yahoo.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <MONKEYFOOD2BL8wbH2z00001e7b@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org>
Subject: [CR]Re: solder, lead, etc

Does anyone use 100% lead-free solder? IS there such a thing?

I know that solder with relatively higher % of tin has a lower melting point than solders with more lead in them, but in my business (space/aerospace) there's a movement to get away from tin because of certain funny properties it has over time.

We used to use lead sticks (70-80% lead) as a filler on cars, some guys still do, especially on "real" classics (read: 7 or 8-figure "golden age" handbuilts.)

I guess I am wondering when "lead" becomes "solder" in the frame-builder's lexicon, or if I should be wondering more about when the nubbly campy shifters were smoothed out -smile-

Dale "got a dent that needs repair but not filling" Phelps Montagna lunga Colorado

Dale B. Phelps 303.651.7307

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