Best Kind of Solder For --

[jds holler]

I've got this cute little oil can from my Mom's old sewing kit. Figured it would be great for my Hobo Oil. Problem is a minute leak in that bottom seam. Thought I'd try to flow some solder into the joint after a thorough cleaning.

What type of solder do you think would flow the best into that seam, which is pretty tight. I've got silver, electrical, standard, rosin core, acid core --- Also have a micro torch, small electrical tips, pretty much any type of heat. I just haven't had much experience or luck in the past.

What think Y'all??

 

[3Phantoms]

Definitely Silver!

 

[JohnW...ski]

Silver needs too much heat, a lead based solder would be best. Rosin core.

 

[No manches"]

^^^ what he said!

 

[Webster]

I've got this cute little oil can from my Mom's old sewing kit. Figured it would be great for my Hobo Oil. Problem is a minute leak in that bottom seam. Thought I'd try to flow some solder into the joint after a thorough cleaning.

What type of solder do you think would flow the best into that seam, which is pretty tight. I've got silver, electrical, standard, rosin core, acid core --- Also have a micro torch, small electrical tips, pretty much any type of heat. I just haven't had much experience or luck in the past.

What think Y'all??
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You don't have to get in the seam to seal it. Just cover it. Buy a cheap plastic bottle with a nozzle.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Not sure if you'll get it clean enough or not but, cool can. Give it a try but clean the pee out of it. Maybe soak in acetone and then clean that up thoroughly too, or fill with water maybe.

 

[SEM]

my first try would be plumbers flux and either 95-5 or 60- 40 with a touch heated CLEAN fluxed soldering tip attached, if you dont have the above then rosin core first clean iron and oil can, if it will not take then acid core, but would try an acid wash first like soldering gutters or flashing it may stain the finish

biggest issue is not to over heat and loose existing surrounding joint

 

[jds holler]

You don't have to get in the seam to seal it. Just cover it. Buy a cheap plastic bottle with a nozzle.

Cmon Webster!! This belonged to my MA! I'm not a big sentimental sop, but you must have ice water runnin in your veins. Killed any kittens lately??

 

[SEM]

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I've got this cute little oil can from my Mom's old sewing kit. Figured it would be great for my Hobo Oil. Problem is a minute leak in that bottom seam. Thought I'd try to flow some solder into the joint after a thorough cleaning.

What type of solder do you think would flow the best into that seam, which is pretty tight. I've got silver, electrical, standard, rosin core, acid core --- Also have a micro torch, small electrical tips, pretty much any type of heat. I just haven't had much experience or luck in the past.

What think Y'all??
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I like ...I help ?? standing there do you trim up the muzzle I like to see their eyes, That way you know when they are just blowing you off

 

[jds holler]

OK, for better or worse, I think it's done. Not as clean and pretty as I'd like, but it isn't leaking. I kind of used a smattering of all the advice above, and a little of my own instincts, and rolled with it. Thanks all, and I'm sorry Webster, for basically calling you a heartless barbarian.

 

[SEM]

My daughter has 2 wire hairs, I had english setters when they looked at me with its right here dumb ass I knew, With her two you cant see where they are looking, They wait till your close and then say just kidding and trot off, One trip Boon got his face so sticky from some weeds I could see his eyes clearly and tell if it was or wasnt a bird if it was he would turn his head toward you but his eyes were fixed on the bird, When he looked at you no bird just kidding made you look was written on his face.

Funny I got the same response when I suggested she trim up their faces too

 

[Jayplace]

I've got this cute little oil can from my Mom's old sewing kit. Figured it would be great for my Hobo Oil. Problem is a minute leak in that bottom seam. Thought I'd try to flow some solder into the joint after a thorough cleaning.

What type of solder do you think would flow the best into that seam, which is pretty tight. I've got silver, electrical, standard, rosin core, acid core --- Also have a micro torch, small electrical tips, pretty much any type of heat. I just haven't had much experience or luck in the past.

What think Y'all??
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Congratulations, nice save, that a cool old can. I haven't seen one in years.

 

[jds holler]

Hey SEM, It sounds like you're used to this kind of wirehair. This old fella is gone, but he sure isn't forgotten.

That other little upstart just doesn't have a long of hair on her face - at least yet. jd

 

[Uthink Uknow]

They’re never forgotten. I still talk highly of the Labrador mutt I had when we got married 55 years ago. He was a good one, the best, in fact. I mean he could…well, do everything.

As a side note, the same goes for the only wife I’ve ever had.

 

[ebb]

I totally get wanting to preserve heritage. Several years before my dad passed he took me out his shed at the North Georgia home. he says, "I want to take care of granny's hatchet,." He shows me this very old hatchet that he has tried to replace the handle. So I ask, "whats so special about this hatchet?" It reminds him of Sunday dinner at his grandmother's house and all the family joining together most every Sunday. How is the hatchet related to that? We had fried chicken dinner most Sundays. I didn't get it, and he sees I don't understand. This hatchet has probably killed ten thousand chickens. To him it was granny's tool that feed them and provided many great family get-togethers. To me it a murderous hatchet, but I fix his poor hanging job with a new handle and have preserved it as per his wishes

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

OK, for better or worse, I think it's done. Not as clean and pretty as I'd like, but it isn't leaking. I kind of used a smattering of all the advice above, and a little of my own instincts, and rolled with it. Thanks all, and I'm sorry SEM for basically calling you a heartless barbarian.

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Looks good to me!

 

[ronsatspokane]

If it still leaks or starts again, this is the stuff that many restorers use:

Fuel Tank Sealer

Extend the life of your fuel tank with POR-15 Fuel Tank Sealer. This coating creates a strong, impervious barrier against rust, corrosion, and ethanol fuels.

por15.com

 

[SEM]

If it still leaks or starts again, this is the stuff that many restorers use:

Fuel Tank Sealer

Extend the life of your fuel tank with POR-15 Fuel Tank Sealer. This coating creates a strong, impervious barrier against rust, corrosion, and ethanol fuels.

por15.com

I could of done with out ever knowing about this company..... now I have more projects to do

 

[ronsatspokane]

I could of done with out ever knowing about this company..... now I have more projects to do

I discovered it out of necessity. Had a vintage 94 Ducati 900 SS/SP. The bike Hunter Thompson wrote "Song of the Sausage Creature" about (not THE bike but the very same model and year). I'd being going around a corner, wack the throttle and the ass end would step out on it. Really made the old sphincter pucker if you know what I mean. Almost tossed it down the road a couple times with me in the saddle. Defanetly could turn you into sausage if you did. I thought the tires had gone off. Swapped them out and the same thing kept happening. Finally discovered that the rear of the gas tank had a leak. It was soaking the rear tire in gas. Apparently is was a common problem. Not so common that I was aware of it but when water got in the gas (from humidity) it would settle in that back corner and rot the tank. POR 15 sealed it.

My nephew now has that bike and he completely restored it. Looks like it is fresh out of the factory.

 

[Webster]

Cmon Webster!! This belonged to my MA! I'm not a big sentimental sop, but you must have ice water runnin in your veins. Killed any kittens lately??

Dob't see why epoxy won't work. If it doesn't scrape it off and solder.
As far as cats go my neighbor has 6 house cats and and 18 strays he feeds and they live on his property. They have many kittens every year and most of them die young. They are all infested with fleas. 4 kittens were born in his house last week. He sends $30 a month to the Animal Protective league to take care of stray cats. Every few years he calls the rescue people to trap them and get them off his property. But they keep multiplying. You cannot convince him he is cruel and not caring.

As bright colored as the can is after many years it might be Cr or Ni plated making soldering difficult.