Re: Silvered copper foil

Thanx all for your comments! I did end up using the black backed and it came out wonderful. The silver stuff was just thicker, and since my soldering is pretty decent, the strength is just fine. And Javahut was right, I guess I was looking for reinforcement(pardon the pun) with my instincts. I'm learning more and more to trust them!!

"Michele > color has no impact on strength. use black backed. You can get thicker foil,

though, but it shouldn't make much of a difference on internal strength if > you solder properly.(i would think it maybe helpful on non-framed edges??)

I am creating a narrow 6' side light window made with all bevels. Someone told me to use this silvered copper foil as it is sturdier. I am using Strong Line for reinforcement. My concern is the aesthetics of the silver on the adhesive side of the foil. The patina will be black, and I am wondering how the silver will look on the backside through the bevel. Any opinions?

"Javahut" > > You really asking? or looking to have your first instinct reinforced?

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Reply to
Craig
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Here's one for ya, Craig, Learn to work with lead came. The technique is different, and so is the appearance. Not going to argue, right,wrong, bad, good, or any thing else about it, just different, and classic!

Reply to
Javahut

....and once you've got your cutting skills up to grade, lead is a lot less work than foil.

Reply to
Dennis Brady

You know - people say that all the time (lead less than foil in terms of time/effort) - I haven't found that to be the case. Sure you can cut a bit less accurately with lead and the soldering time is a whole lot less - but once you start puttying and cleaning aspects - there's a wash in terms of time in my experience.

ML

Reply to
Mary R. Lynn

Then I'd suggest you review what you're doing to putty and clean. We do a large volume of both leaded and foiled work and have consistently found leaded work CONSIDERABLY quicker.

On average, about 25% less total time required. If you do it as a hobby, that's no big deal. We do it as a business. A difference that large is a VERY big deal.

Reply to
Dennis Brady

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