Can you Tig Silver Solder

[northwest]

Just thinking about this, you can Tig Braze using Sif Bronze. Wonder if you could silver solder?

 

[Shox Dr]

The problem with using TIG is the whole part doesnt get heat soaked so there is limited capillary action and only local to the heat source

 

[Parm]

The problem with using TIG is the whole part doesnt get heat soaked so there is limited capillary action and only local to the heat source

This is true, but I’ve seen this used to great advantage when precise control is required, of course not by me

 

[Dcal]

Only silver soldering I have done has been with propane.
It not that strong so you need a lot of joint area for it to work well.
Mind you I've a pin I need to hold in a caliper I painted already and tig might be the best way to not make a complete mess.

 

[Pete.]

I've used TIG for silver soldering but it's not ideal. Turn the TIG down so low that it doesn't make a weld puddle and be patient. The part will heat soak and as it starts to glow you move the arc about to stop it melting locally.

 

[Barking Mat]

Oxy Acetylene better?