How Do You Build And Solder Copper Tubing?
Copper tubing can be used for projects ranging from plumbing system repairs to building a garden trellis. Soldering and building such tubing systems is a skill developed and honed over time with practice. Whether rigid or soft, copper tubing can be manipulated with ease and predictability. Cut the pipes. Use a pipe cutter to cut the copper tubing. Place the copper tube in between the cutter’s rollers and tighten the screw to secure the pipe in place. Be careful not to screw too tightly to avoid crimping or denting the tubing. Rotate the cutter around the entire pipe to score and repeat to cut off entirely. Clean the pipes. Use a metal or wool scrub to clean the ends of the tubing. Use a metal brush to clean the interior or any other hard-to-reach spots. Bend the pipes before soldering to suit your needs. Use soft copper such as refrigerator coil for easy bending. Apply flux. Flux is a chemical that facilitates the soldering process. Apply flux at the ends of the tubing and any joints t
