How to Solder Jump Rings

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select extra-easy solder temperament.

   Jump rings, therefore, do not require a solder that melts at a very high temperature.
   
   Cut extra-easy solder into very small chips using tin snips that do not exceed .03 inch (1 mm) squares. ,,, Flux is an agent that assists the solder in flowing into the joint.
   
   Flux comes in a variety of forms, but one common form is borax. ,, Before soldering jump rings, the joint should be touching the block. ,,,, When you solder metal jump rings, the solder will flow to the hottest place. , The solder will have a liquid appearance at this stage. ,, Immediately remove the heat., A pickle is a solution that removes a layer of oxidation on the soldered metal. ,,,,
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   Step 2: There is only one temperament of solder that requires a lower heat (called low-temperature solder).

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   Step 3: Place all cut solder into a designated container and do not confuse or mix it with other varieties of solder.

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   Step 4: Open the jump ring with a set of pliers using needle-nose pliers if the ring is small.

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   Step 5: Apply flux to both ends of the opened jump rings with a small

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   Step 6: fine paintbrush.

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   Step 7: Close the jump ring with the pliers ensuring that the two ends of the jump ring are flush against one another.

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   Step 8: Place your jump ring on a charcoal block.

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   Step 9: Pick up one extra-easy solder chip with the tip of the small

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    Step 10: fine paintbrush.

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    Step 11: Place the solder chip on the joint.

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    Step 12: Turn on your soldering torch.

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    Step 13: Heat the jump ring as well the charcoal block and do not directly heat the solder.

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    Step 14: Watch for the solder to melt.

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    Step 15: Watch for the solder to flow.

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    Step 16: This entire process will happen very quickly.

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    Step 17: Place the jump ring into a pickle solution.

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    Step 18: Wait until you have soldered all jump rings

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    Step 19: as they can all be added into the pickle at the same time.

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    Step 20: Remove the jump ring(s) from the pickle solution using copper tongs.

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    Step 21: Rinse the jump rings with water.

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    Step 22: Repeat the process on all jump rings requiring soldering.

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