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๐Ÿ”Š Sound on for this one because this hinge tip from @cognac_jewellery_school is SO good. โ€œThis...

Posted 4 months ago 2,365 likes 30 comments
๐Ÿ”Š Sound on for this one because this hinge tip from @cognac_jewellery_school is SO good.

โ€œThis is my favourite low-tech soldering hack for tiny hinges:

Prevent accidentally soldering them closed with a soft graphite pencil & rod (pencil refills work perfectly). Hold the hinge parts in place with the rod, and use the pencil to draw on any moving pieces you donโ€™t want to solder. The graphite will prevent the solder from flowing where you donโ€™t want it to go and save you from hours of frustration and tiny hinge disasters!โ€

Beautiful video and a great technique! I learned that one in college and should really practice some hinges!

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Have you ever made a hinge?