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Jump Ring Soldering Machine ® Hot Spot® is the ideal machine for use with traditional as well as solder-filled jump rings. See a full selection of jump rings online at riogrande.com or in your Rio Grande Gems & Findings catalog.
Jump Ring Soldering Machine page 2 ® Because the power sources on the Hot Spot® have no polarity, you can connect the cable on the handpiece or the pliers to either connection point on the front panel. Setting Up the Machine Please Note: •...
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2. Place the electrode on top of the ring and solder as usual. You will be able to actually see the solder reach its melt point, and it will flow upward where the ends of the ring meet. 3. As you become more proficient with the Hot Spot, you will use less paste and achieve a smooth, clean, joint that will be virtually undetectable.
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Troubleshooting The Hot Spot® jump ring soldering machine is relatively easy to use; however, getting consistently good results with the Hot Spot will take practice; give yourself time to get comfortable with the machine and to get familiar with how it operates. The table below offers solutions to some more common questions.
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