> It is possible to use a standard tin/lead solder on steel and ferrous Absolutely true when you (well I actually ;-) think about - after all, what are soldering iron tips made of ? And tabs on shielding ? And pot cases ? Tin/lead is not something I'd considered, basically because any work I do with mixed metal is usually on the large size and I don't rely on ordinary low-temp solder being strong enough (in my applications at least). However, Mike's small pieces might well be able to be done with normal solder. Could even get away with normal flux too if he's lucky -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics