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Remove tin plate and lead solder from copper vessel?
I am looking for a way to remove the tin plating and lead solder from the inside of two 37 gallon copper washing machine tubs. I do not want them replated. Either Acid or Electropolishing seems to be the answer as I also need the finished surfaces to be smooth for sanitary reasons.
Thanks,
Thomas Gonta- Painted Post, New York
What holds the tub together after you've dissolved the solder?

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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I am making furniture out of copper tubing. I need a very neat soldered joint. How can I remove the visible solder from the pipe while leaving the solder in the joint?
Also, is there a copper colored solder I can use to further reduce the visibility of solder on the finished piece?
Thank you for your help.
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
You could use a maskant like is used on printed circuit boards to prevent the solder from bridging the traces.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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