Thread: lead wedge materials

nice wedge example outback! thats what i hope to achieve someday soon.

Originally Posted by 32t

Has anyone tried any of that 100% water safe solder with no lead?

Says it contains tin, copper, silver, and antimony.

I've purchased some and I think it will work well. I'm having a little trouble with my hammering hand and can't say yet whether it will have to be melted.

I cam across another product I want to try for 'special occasion' razors, which is no tarnish sterling silver called Argentium Silver.

Sterling Silver is a 93.5% pure alloy. Through history, the other 6.5% has been copper, which provides enough structure that it can be worked with. Tarnish is caused by the copper. Argentium replaces the copper with metalloid germanium, which dramatically reduces tarnishing.

Would be a bit expensive for everyday razors, though should be good for special occasions.