Re: MtMan-List: tinsmithing?

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Greg, The tools and techniques for smithing gold/silver/platinum are far
different than those for working with tin.  For instance, tinsmiths use a
relatively low-temperature soldering iron (either forge heated or electric)
and precious metalsmiths use an extremely high-temperature torch. The hand
tools, solders, pickles and polishing compounds are also different. You might
want or need patterns, snips, hammer & punch, simple shape-forms, a
bender/brake, and rods for rolling edges. For books and such, try
www.amazon.com, as they have an pretty incredible selection, and let you see
book reviews, publisher's notes, and have a return policy second to none.
Also, search the 'web' under  tinsmithing and you will find both historical
and modern projects for your consideration.  Hope this helps,   YHS,  Barney
P. Fife