[modeleng] Work in progress

        It's been kind of quiet here lately and I've not done much of anything 
worth breaking the silence over, but some time ago I began the fabrication of 
the smokebox saddle for my 2X TICH which I am building up with cut and milled 
pieces of 1/4" steel plate.  I initially envisioned welding this assembly 
together but I am an aBYSmal welder so I caved in and decided to silver solder. 
 This went well enough but I have a final piece of plate to add which could not 
be added until some machine work and hand shaping was done on the basic 
assembly, after which more machining and hand shaping would be done.  This has 
raised a question.  If I want to add the final piece by welding (and I'm not 
certain I will weld it), will the weld "take" as it passes through the soldered 
areas or will it not adhere?  My guess is it will probably burn through as if 
it was a patch of oxide.
Cheers,
Harry wade
Nashville USA


Regards,
Harry Wade
Nashville Tennessee
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