Member postings for Al Dunn

Thanks for the replies. I will probably try one of the sets mentioned first because most of what I will be doing is small scale and no often.

Hello all. I would like to learn to braze/silver solder for small projects. For example I have the basic steam engine kit as sold by Forest Classics to practise on. Ideally I would like a complete beginners kit containing everything I need and preferably with good instructions. I have seen kits that contain a torch, flux, solder, pickle and heat bricks but they appear to be for jewellery work. Does anyone know of such a kit?

many thanks.

Thank you all for your replies. I look forward to reading the forum and asking for help.

I would be interested in stationary steam engines and things like that. Right now I really need to learn so solder small boilers. I have a basic steam engine as sold by Forest Classics. Ideally I would be looking for some sort of starter kit with all the equipment and materials and a good set of instructions.

Hello,

I am 57 and an experienced modeller but not really with metal. I learned basic engineering skills many years ago in the school workshop but apart from making the odd piece on a mini lathe and drill press along with hand tools I have not really done much. The possibility of moving house soon will hopefully mean I will have more workshop space and can get a milling machine. Until then I will continue with an assortment of simple projects to get some practice.
I will probably be asking some quite basic questions on the forum so please bear with me.