Alternative to Harris Safety Silv

[notez2beat]

Thanks, I am checking out the website now to see about maybe ordering some.

[War Pig]

Originally Posted by PANDAbox

19ft for $25.00 would be about $1.31 per foot. Might look into buying it as a cheaper alternative to Harris.
http://www.ccsilver.com/silver/ssol.html

I just bought an ounce of Harris last week at my local welding supply store for $26.00, so how is this stuff a cheaper alternative to Harris? It says that 19 feet of your stuff is 1 troy ounce for $25, so I'm actually saving money by not paying shipping, plus I'm supporting a local company....

[makoroni]

Iam liking the idea of smaller rod and easier to use.

[5150bronco]

Originally Posted by makoroni

Iam liking the idea of smaller rod and easier to use.

yea, me too. I have the harris now, but seems this could get expensive.

[PANDAbox]

Originally Posted by War Pig

I just bought an ounce of Harris last week at my local welding supply store for $26.00, so how is this stuff a cheaper alternative to Harris? It says that 19 feet of your stuff is 1 troy ounce for $25, so I'm actually saving money by not paying shipping, plus I'm supporting a local company....

Then in your case it's cheaper to stick with Harris. I'm paying upwards of $35 for a troy ounce of Harris here, plus tax. While buying this stuff shipped was all around cheaper, and none of my local shops carry Harris.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by PANDAbox

Then in your case it's cheaper to stick with Harris. I'm paying upwards of $35 for a troy ounce of Harris here, plus tax. While buying this stuff shipped was all around cheaper, and none of my local shops carry Harris.

you cant factor in how many 'feet' per roll if the gauge is different. You're paying for the TO not how long the wire is.

but if it works for you and your happy with it then thats all that matters

[PANDAbox]

Originally Posted by Robbob

you cant factor in how many 'feet' per roll if the gauge is different. You're paying for the TO not how long the wire is.

but if it works for you and your happy with it then thats all that matters

That makes sense to me now Robbob as I didn't know what ,"ozt" stood for so thanks for bringing that up. It's working good for me now, and although there may be cheaper alternatives for others out there; this is looking to be the best route for myself.

I only intended to post the above link to help add to the thread for others out there.

[YJJPWrangler]

pandabox, glad to hear that your solder is doing good. After finishing my tube work, I could stand on the chassis and it held up fine. I've been brazing 3mm nuts on for the body panels and I've found that this thin solder works awesome for small detail work.

Zack

[broke it again]

Originally Posted by PANDAbox

Quick search and I found this.

It says "easy flow solder". I imagine it would be the same solder you bought YJJPWrangler.

They have 56% to 75%.

19ft for $25.00 would be about $1.31 per foot. Might look into buying it as a cheaper alternative to Harris.
http://www.ccsilver.com/silver/ssol.html

Is this the one you use? SSOLWS Super Flow Wire Solder 56% 1145°/1205°

[constantmotion]

Originally Posted by broke it again

Is this the one you use? SSOLWS Super Flow Wire Solder 56% 1145°/1205°

That 20 gauge stuff is pretty thin. Most use 1/16" for Harris Saftey-Silv. This stuff is like 1/32". You'll use twice of this stuff.

[broke it again]

Thanks for the info. I had another question. Back further in the thread, someone stated that they use the bernzomatic acid core solder. When you check the homedepot site, it says no flux is needed, but on the package at the store, it clearly states to use flux. Here is the link to the solder at depo.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

[OfnaJoe]

What % for the Harris stuff should I get? I found a GREAT deal on Harris 45
will that be enough or do I need 65-75% ?
Thanks Joe