Re: Starter Field Coil Soldering

Posted by Ben Jenkinson on May 14, 1998 at 20:03:59

In Reply to: Re: Starter Field Coil Soldering
posted by Jack Richard on May 14, 1998 at 13:54:45

: There is a way to solder wires with a small torch and not burn the insulation.You need a piece of copper plate about six inches square.(split a six inch piece of copper tubing)Cut a slot to the center of the plate, just wide enough for the end of the winding to slip into. The winding with the wrapping will be on one side of the copper plate and the bare end will be on the other side.The plate should be held in a vice as it will get hot. I have tinned wires with silver solder using this method and it works. Keep the flame of the torch parallel with the plate and good luck. Ben Jenkinson
: : I separated the field coils to rewrap them.Now I have to resolder them.But, I'm concerned about burning up my new wrappings as I attempt to reconnect the links.I'm using a small pinpoint propane torch since I need a sizable heat source to get them hot enough to solder.I need some type of heat sink/shield to protect the the wrappings.There is not a lot of room work with.Has anyone out there done this?How?
: : Many thanks for your input/experience.
: : Neil

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