SpondonBassed

Don't ask me, I have no sodding idea! As to your main question, I suggest you do some test pieces and, if necessary, increase the tip temperature by a few degrees and test repeatedly until you are getting consistently good results. You might find that your new iron works with lead-free from the off. It's likely to have been made with lead-free in mind as the default since leaded solder is no longer used in new products. I retired my dad's "antique" soldering iron recently. To replace it I bought a new iron. It worked perfectly. I don't know what temperature it operates at though, sorry.

It certainly does and it definitely is. Cheers!

When I said "embed" the idea was to print a layer that is composed of different coloured sections that combine to make an image. I chose the wrong word. I should have said "inlay" an image. I'd make images in monochrome or combine more colours to make the inlay in the background layer. The transparent top layer, as you suggest, could be perspex or lacquer. My choice would be transparent or tinted resin. With a bit of effort one could design a true 3d image (a very thin one) floating in resin.

Many thanks Rob. Generous to a fault. I am joking of course. I have a few ideas to work out and no deadline. Just chucking ideas about. You understand. What colours are available in printable materials? Is it possible to print a transparent layer over an image that is embedded in the substrate? Why would I want a blingy piece of commercial scratchplate on a Frankenstein bass that has a natural patina? During the meanwhilst, you are stimulating my imagination with your printing projects and that is something you can't put a price on. You have already done me a freebie. You've refused any attempt for me to reward you or even cover the materials and postage. Don't sell yourself short my friend. You needn't be making a bundle out of it but if you do make any more stuff for me, I would dearly love to contribute something. Sorry, back on track with the thread. Cheers!

Of course... you could always print a three layer sheet to make the scratchplate from... If that's feasible (and the print area is sufficiently large) I would happily cover the cost if you'd print it for me. I'm sure it wouldn't be as expensive as the proprietary product would be.

Thanks, that happens to be a really useful vid for me at the moment. I want to replace the scratchplate on my YamaCore bass. Because I moved the pup, a standard P scratchplate wont work. I already have the Dremel with plunge and table router attachments for it. As soon as I find a three ply sheet suitable for the job I'm on it.

Good point, thank you. Sorted

Stunning Rob. Your meticulous approach and commitment to development has produced something extraordinary. I don't doubt that there are many minor improvements that you will want to do but as a proof of concept, it's there*! *Of course, it has to sound good too. If it sounds like a tissue box wrapped with a couple of elastic bands you might have overcooked it.

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Pino Palladino & Fabiana Palladino in conversation on the Huw Stephens show 4pm 16 October 2024 and catchup services. I'm not sure at what point during the three hour program we'll hear that but I'm all over it. Follow-up:

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