Soldering, Brazing and Welding

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Stoves for Heating Soldering Bits.

—Although a copper bit may be heated in any fire, it is better to avoid the dirt, smoke and tarry stickiness which are often present in a coal fire. In the absence of gas, a bright, clear coke fire or a charcoal fire should be used whenever available. Portable oil stoves of the wickless type can also be employed, but the ideal fuel is gas, which may be regulated at will to give a uniform temperature. Two gas-stoves specially constructed for copper bits are shown by [Figs. 14] and [15].

Fig. 15.—Gas-stove for Heating Bits