supplier for silver solder??

labdude · 11-11-2007, 03:09 PM

I have found that getting solder from the local welding supply to be reasonable. Eugene Springfield,Or.
56% Cadmium free. 1 troy oz.-is always usually less than $20.00. Did pay $21.00 one time.
I find that if I get it in 5 troz oz. it is about $100.00.
Flux I use is white brazing flux. $5.00 for 1/2 pound.(227g)
Both are from Harris Products.

RetainerDesigner · 11-11-2007, 04:33 PM

That very interesting, never though of a welding supply place, thought they used different stuff. What form does it come in? spools? sticks? That is a very nice price. The place I get mine is jawproducts.com its 84.96 for 4 troy oz

labdude · 11-11-2007, 05:25 PM

Comes in spool form. Size is your choice if you order in advance. They usually have 1/16" spools in stock. 1oz to 5 oz.
Same stuff, make sure you get 56% silver, that does vary, down to 25%.

trisha · 11-11-2007, 10:58 PM

I use great lakes solder and flux. I was concerned about the liability of using a product that was not specifically for the mouth?? Perhaps it does not matter??

RetainerDesigner · 11-12-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by trisha

I use great lakes solder and flux. I was concerned about the liability of using a product that was not specifically for the mouth?? Perhaps it does not matter??

Same here.

But, i figured that if it has the exact same ingredients it should be fine.

I guy i worked for in San Antonio told me that he figured out that one of his ortho plaster suppliers got their plaster from a company in San Antonio. He looked them up and ordered from them directly. GET THIS, 100lb of plaster for something like 16 dollars! and they delivered. Talk about a deal!

labdude · 11-12-2007, 04:13 PM

Solders acrylic plaster, came come from different places. Your job is to make sure the product contains nothing dangerous.
These items do more or less have a origin in common some times. Used to be all acrylic started from Dupont. etc.
Solder, make sure itis cadmium free, and 56% silver for strength and such. It is the same as what is offered by suppliers. Just doesn't have to be associated with "Dental Supply" which carries a premium. Like buying a scrub brush from a dental supplier, or the corner store. Good example is the steamer talked about here. The ones that come from a dental supplier compared to Bed & Bath.
I apologize to dental suppliers.

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labdude Stellar Patrol Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cascades in Oregon Age: 55 Posts: 885 Gallery: 16 Rating: 100% (4) Rep Power: 2	supplier for silver solder?? I have found that getting solder from the local welding supply to be reasonable. Eugene Springfield,Or. 56% Cadmium free. 1 troy oz.-is always usually less than $20.00. Did pay $21.00 one time. I find that if I get it in 5 troz oz. it is about $100.00. Flux I use is white brazing flux. $5.00 for 1/2 pound.(227g) Both are from Harris Products.

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RetainerDesigner Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 186 Gallery: 8 Rating: 0% (0) Rep Power: 2	That very interesting, never though of a welding supply place, thought they used different stuff. What form does it come in? spools? sticks? That is a very nice price. The place I get mine is jawproducts.com its 84.96 for 4 troy oz __________________ http://retainerdesigner.com My location

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11-11-2007, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
labdude Stellar Patrol Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cascades in Oregon Age: 55 Posts: 885 Gallery: 16 Rating: 100% (4) Rep Power: 2	Comes in spool form. Size is your choice if you order in advance. They usually have 1/16" spools in stock. 1oz to 5 oz. Same stuff, make sure you get 56% silver, that does vary, down to 25%.

11-11-2007, 10:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
trisha Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City Missouri Age: 43 Posts: 284 Gallery: 5 Rating: 100% (1) Rep Power: 2	I use great lakes solder and flux. I was concerned about the liability of using a product that was not specifically for the mouth?? Perhaps it does not matter??

11-12-2007, 04:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
labdude Stellar Patrol Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cascades in Oregon Age: 55 Posts: 885 Gallery: 16 Rating: 100% (4) Rep Power: 2	Solders acrylic plaster, came come from different places. Your job is to make sure the product contains nothing dangerous. These items do more or less have a origin in common some times. Used to be all acrylic started from Dupont. etc. Solder, make sure itis cadmium free, and 56% silver for strength and such. It is the same as what is offered by suppliers. Just doesn't have to be associated with "Dental Supply" which carries a premium. Like buying a scrub brush from a dental supplier, or the corner store. Good example is the steamer talked about here. The ones that come from a dental supplier compared to Bed & Bath. I apologize to dental suppliers.