*Before soldering, mechanically connect the work pieces to each other
to pro_de additional stren_ to the joint. Hold the pi,eces statlona.ry
during soldering, and.apply a clamp or other device wnere outt or lap
connections are useo.
iHeat the metal parts with the iron and continue to heat until the parts
are hot enou_]h to melt the solder. Apply the rosin core solder to the
heated metal joint (not the tip) and allow the solder to flow into the joint.
Do not continue to heat the parts after solder has flowed into the joint.
Allow the parts to cool before moving to permit the bond to "set'.
After soldering, unplug the iron.
5. BRANDING
It is important to properly prepare for your project before you actually
begin the final work:
•Plan your overallpattsrn on paper using one or more of the branding
tips and add any freehand embellishments as may be appropriate. As
a check, temP0radly apply the p.roofto the surface of.the item being
branded to make sure you are I_easea with the result.
•Practice brandingthe pattem on material similar to the material on wh..ic:h.
the pattam is tobe branded. In this way you will be comfortable with
the placement of the individual designs m the overall pattern, and you
will become familiar with the branding technique neeoed for the
specific matedal being branded.
•Remove any flammable matedals from the work area. Place the brand°
ing end of the tool on the metal tool stand (supplied with the too!) to
prevent the hot br:anding encJ.from tou.ching the sun'.ounding surrace
mus protec_ng it trom burn oamage, insert the toofs plug taro .a lZU.
VAC outlet. The tool will now heat. Allow about 6-8 minutes mr me too_
to heat the branding head to branding temperature.
•In general, it is necessary to exert only a modest amount of pressure
on the branding tool/heed to achieve good results as it is the heat that
does the branding. The longer the DWELL TIME (length of time the hot
branding head remains on a surface being branded), the stronger arm
deeper the burn. When practicing on scrap material, gauge the inten-
sity Of a burn by.counting the seconds of DWELL TIME needed ,to
obtain the resu_ you want. Using this count wnen oranoing on me
finished work will allow you to achieve the result you want.
•Two factors determine 'dwell time' - type of material baln_ branded and
the temperature of the branding head. Each wood species will brand
at different temperature, while a smaller branding head size willget
hotter (requiring a shorter dwell time) than a larger one. Consid-edng
the above two factors, it takes a dwell time of from I to 6 seconds to
brand wood or rubber, 1 to 4 seconds for leather, and form 1 to 3
seconds for plastics. NOTE: unlike wood and leather, plastics and
rubber 'meR and are 'displaced' rather than being burned away.
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