![]() heavy work gloves (suede leather is probably best).safety glasses/google (protect those eyeballs!).See instructions for making one here ( plumbers tools) I have used some old jeans, cut up palm sized sections, then sewed three or four layers tightly together and soaked with warm tallow (the above probably work better).Fiberglass wadding also works (thanks housecrockery).Traditionally made using a thick type of cotton cloth called moleskin (think the stuff they made construction work suits out of).Don't use tin based solder, which may have lead or antimony in it. Only use pure tin (or 99.99% pure tin).1 lb is more than enough to do over a dozen pots/pans.I've even heard that a bunsen burner will work. ![]() Don't use an oxy-acetylene as it burns too hot.use gas & blown air, or a big petrol / paraffin blowlamp.Ruby Fluid is the other alternative I've used with some success.I have used sal ammoniac/ammonium chloride previously (working okay, LOTS of fumes).Stay Clean flux by Harris has been suggested by a pro (thanks housecrockery).* muriatic acid (also called hydrochloric acid) This may not be necessary if you get the item REALLY clean with the above items. ![]()
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