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Re: Did my first repad

Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-09-07 15:00

I've never had any soot trouble from a gas flame, and a blue flame (with more air) is far better than a yellow flame.

You should never use a flame directly on a key cup as the heat will scorch the body. Even with the large flame from my bunsen I can install or adjust small cork pads (5mm-8mm) with the keys in place on the body without scorching the pads or the joint. You just get used to the equipment you're using. Some people like a tiny gas flame, but small flames have their limitations. With this large flame I can silver solder key parts in it, harden and temper steel tools, blue steel screws in it as well as doing delicate work - so it's a case of knowing how to use it depending on the circumstances.

Some spirit lamps make the silver plate go funny (especially when using methylated spirits), and the staining is hard to remove even with a silver cloth.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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