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Thom Bliss Loyal user Southern California 271 Posts |
I have an old passé-passe bottle -- I believe it’s a Thayer -- which I want to put back into service. It’s made from four pieces: a steel body, a steel neck, a shoulder from some other metal (looks like copper or a copper alloy) and a shelf or raised bottom so you can pour liquid from it.
I have two problems. First, it leaks like a sieve where the shoulder meets the neck. Second, the neck is splitting open along the seam, starting at the top and running for at least an inch and a half towards the shoulder. I was wondering if it would be difficult to fix both problems with solder? I’ve never soldered or welded anything in my life, so this would be my first project (unless I need to practice on something else). Is there a better alternative? Thanks, Thom |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
Sweat soldering sounds like the best approach for this kind of repair. If you have never soldered, it is best to do some research online or at the library. You'll of course use solder that does not have any lead in it. Now-a-days that is easier to do.
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AGMagic Special user Cailf. 775 Posts |
I think Bill is right about sweat soldering and not using lead based solder. I would not recommend attempting this for your first soldering project, however. This is not a trivial task and it needs to be done correctly, especially if it is a Thayer piece. Research silver platers that offer repair services, or perhaps contact Jay Leslie. I'd bet that he could handle it. I have a friend in La Cresenta that could handle it, but it looks like that is quite a distance from you. PM me if you would like his contact info.
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tstark Loyal user Arizona 267 Posts |
I don't know that I would recommend solder, it would be very easy to damage the piece. I have had a lot of success with gorilla glue, if you can find a secure method to clamp the seam. I would recommend silicone for the leak. Apply from the bottom using a straw or tube if there is not enough reach. A rag on the end of a firm stick can be used to wipe the bead of silicone to smooth and rid the excess.
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thomhaha Regular user northfield IL 162 Posts |
I'm not sure about solder. What came to my mind was using a 2-part putty (I like Green Stuff). That should adress the leak; as for the separation, I'm not sure how well it would visually blend into the shoulder or how well paint would hide the repair.
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