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Description
Price: $13.26
(as of Dec 29, 2024 18:51:09 UTC – Details)
Non-asbestos fireproof material is fibrous so it is soft enough that one can pin objects on the surface for perfect soldering. Good for filigree work as surface stays smooth. Lightweight 3.7oz., yet durable so it’s easy to ship. Withstands temperature up to 2000°F. Measurements: 6″ x 3″ x 1.5″ Quantity: 1 Magnesia Soldering Block
1 Piece
The Package Length of the Product is 4.06 cm
The Package Width of the Product is 7.62 cm
The Package Height of the Product is 14.48 cm
Customers say
Customers find the product useful for soldering jewelry and small projects. It absorbs heat well and keeps it focused on the metal. However, some customers have reported issues with durability, such as crumbling or cracking after use.
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Neal CooperDecember 29, 2024
Holds up to torch soldering
I originally bought this block to solder stainless steel with a 100W soldering iron. Worked great for that. I recently needed to solder some 1/2″ copper water line and fittings. This block was handy so I torch soldered the fittings on top of this block. Not sure if torch use was intended but it survived. There was a little smoke and part of it got red hot but it held up. Beats the heck out of burning your bench or burning the paint off your vise.
JoseDecember 29, 2024
I would definitely buy again!
This soldering block works great as a refractory material to heat up both sides of a piece of metal with torch. It also works great as a resting place for hot materials, like a freshly burned out casting flask or for resting a crucible while melting silver and gold. I’ve had it for over 6 months and haven’t noticed very much wear and tear. It’s likely to last me a long time. If you are one that likes to push into your bricks to create a divot where you can stand up a ring or a piece of metal, this works great. It is a soft brick material and isn’t made of silica, so you won’t be dying from inhaling silica dust!
VictoriaDecember 29, 2024
works as intended
I’ve been using this pretty consistently for a couple months, and I haven’t had to use the other side yet. it will need to be replaced eventually though. perfect for beginner jewelry making
Kwon :PDecember 29, 2024
Good for brazing aluminum
I use it for brazing aluminum, amazing material! I use a propane stove to preheat the metal and the difference one brick makes is amazing. No problem getting a pound of alumnium up to 730-800 with just the stove! They are quite fragile though. Btw first photo at 300c- less than 30 seconds of heating.
Monika KrauseDecember 29, 2024
Works as intended
Great all around soldering block. Will get pitted and uneven. When all pitted I even it out by putting a sheet of 80 grit sandpaper on a cookie sheet and rubbing the block smooth. Wear a mask and gloves.
DingusDecember 29, 2024
Works
It’s a block of magnesium. I didn’t do chemical analysis on it, as I have no super computer on hand in my studio, but I trust that the product is as advertised…I’ve done many annealing heats and solders on it and other than turning brown as one would expect, have encountered no issues.edit – Still using the same block today. In fact, I just finished some earrings on it just over an hour ago. It’s got holes in it where I’ve held my pieces with pins and carve outs where I’ve put irregularly-shaped pieces, but other than that, it’s intact and sound, unlike my charcoal blocks which I usually burn through in about a month.Great product!
faires no heartDecember 29, 2024
Itâs ok for the money
Did as expected. Didnât perform the greatest as it was light weight as expected but dry and flakey and sometimes the powder caught or wound up coating my project
S. MarieDecember 29, 2024
Great Block — I will buy another when needed
I use this block for all soldering. It is soft, easy to carve, and just works great for just about any torch task. I put it on a fireproof 6×6 pad, and attach the pad to the round turntable (check my reviews — bought the round turntable on Amazon too). Makes rotating it super easy.
MarÃa del PilarDecember 29, 2024
Para joyerÃa NO funciona. En cuanto se le pone fuego directo, se empieza a derretir.
Robert MathiesonDecember 29, 2024
This tool arrived promptly and was exactly what I expected. It works fine.
D ChapmanDecember 29, 2024
Admittedly I do not know if this is “normal” because it is my first one but I don’t like how brittle this block is.It does work, however, it also seems to “melt” a bit.
J. A. KnightsDecember 29, 2024
Very useful block for soldering, best thing is that items can be pushed or pinned into it to hold securely whilst soldering. Worst thing was the fact that it took a long time to arrive, but would order again. ( Just not if I needed one in a hurry!)
Josée RobertDecember 29, 2024
Parfait