Repairing Sectional Spun-Metal Candlesticks
In repairing hollow, spun-brass candlesticks I find that frequently the metal rod holding the sections together becomes loosened from the pitch composition designed to hold it in the base. By tinning the outer edges of the sections that fit into the other portions, which are also tinned on the inner surfaces, and then using an iron, or an alcohol torch, to run the solder together at these points, I secure a very firm job. Paper can be placed at points necessary to keep the solder from running out of bounds. When the rod is firm and the nut only gives trouble, solder can be used to fasten the nut permanently to the grease cup at the top.—Contributed by James M. Kane, Doylestown, Pa.