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4x4k30 · 12-16-2018, 08:28 PM

I have small rock and a copper piece with iron shaft I have no I deal what they are see pics

**mongocanfly** · 12-16-2018, 08:36 PM

looks like a antique soldering iron
my dad has several

**Stocker** · 12-16-2018, 09:24 PM

I agree with Mongo, very old soldering iron. No clue about the rock though. If I had to guess, it could be a meteorite, but really no idea.

4x4k30 · 12-16-2018, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

looks like a antique soldering iron
my dad has several

the copper piece got me because it has a copper head with the iron shaft I know you cant weld steel to copper but it looks like it is just pressed into place its heavy I would hate to have to solder with it

**dozerbill72** · 12-16-2018, 11:11 PM

Thats not a meteorite it's a Boeing bomb.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-16-2018, 11:13 PM

Ya that looks like a Charlie Brown Halloween rock for sure, yep.

**LockDoc** · 12-16-2018, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4k30

the copper piece got me because it has a copper head with the iron shaft I know you cant weld steel to copper but it looks like it is just pressed into place its heavy I would hate to have to solder with it

It would have originally had a wooden handle on it.....

LockDoc

**special-K** · 12-17-2018, 08:47 AM

Solder iron had to have the mass to get the heat. Someone beat me to what the rock is. But if there is any doubt ask Joe Dirt

http://youtu.be/jXGV-MT-TmU

Is the rock heavy for it's size?

4x4k30 · 12-17-2018, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Solder iron had to have the mass to get the heat. Someone beat me to what the rock is. But if there is any doubt ask Joe Dirt

http://youtu.be/jXGV-MT-TmU

Is the rock heavy for it's size?

this is the last time i ask about what something is

it is light as a dried up turd.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-17-2018, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4k30

this is the last time i ask about what something is

it is light as a dried up turd.

Oh well why didn't you say so? Yep it's a dried up turd.

**Stocker** · 12-17-2018, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4k30

this is the last time i ask about what something is

it is light as a dried up turd.

What happens if you try to polish it? Mythbusters did on one of their episodes....

**WorkinLonghorn** · 12-17-2018, 04:04 PM

https://www.ebay.com/i/281733210724?chn=ps

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Cop....c100677.m4598

72c20customcamper · 12-17-2018, 06:13 PM

I have an old soldering iron looks very similar but the head is just that iron not copper. Seems the solder would stick to the copper head as apposed to beading off the iron

**special-K** · 12-17-2018, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4k30

this is the last time i ask about what something is

it is light as a dried up turd.

Don't worry. As long as you didn't squeeze the ketchup onto it and dip your fries you'll be alright. Heck, that didn't even hurt JD.

If it's really light I wonder if it's a clinker, piece of spent coal.

**davischevy** · 12-17-2018, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4k30

this is the last time i ask about what something is

it is light as a dried up turd.

You didn't really think you could ask a question on here without getting at least one smartass answer did you?

Red71gmc · 12-17-2018, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dozerbill72

Thats not a meteorite it's a Boeing bomb.

Yep, you can tell by the peanut.

Leonard60 · 12-17-2018, 10:30 PM

The copper things a soldering irons. You heat them until you get a green coloured flame off them. Then you rub them on a block of salamoniac to clean them then you have to melt a little solder on them until there shiny with solder on the tips. This procedure is called tinning your iron. It is done so that the solder will flow down the iron. Then say you want to solder two pieces of galvanized iron together you brush a little muratic acid on both pieces. Then take your hot iron and hold it down on the sheet metal and slowly apply solder to the iron. It will flow down the iron and make your soldered joint. Usually you use 2 at a time one is heating while the other is being used.

As for the rock looking thing I wonder if it is burnt out Cole from a forge. (Slag)

12-16-2018, 08:28 PM	#1
4x4k30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ga Posts: 630	need a couple pieces id. I have small rock and a copper piece with iron shaft I have no I deal what they are see pics Attached Images __________________ 4x4k30 if trouble was money i would have plenty

12-16-2018, 08:36 PM	#2
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12-16-2018, 09:24 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,495	Re: need a couple pieces id. I agree with Mongo, very old soldering iron. No clue about the rock though. If I had to guess, it could be a meteorite, but really no idea. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-16-2018, 11:11 PM	#5
dozerbill72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Berryville Arkansas Posts: 402	Re: need a couple pieces id. Thats not a meteorite it's a Boeing bomb.

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12-17-2018, 08:47 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: need a couple pieces id. Solder iron had to have the mass to get the heat. Someone beat me to what the rock is. But if there is any doubt ask Joe Dirt http://youtu.be/jXGV-MT-TmU Is the rock heavy for it's size? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-17-2018, 04:04 PM	#12
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: need a couple pieces id. https://www.ebay.com/i/281733210724?chn=ps https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Cop....c100677.m4598 __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

12-17-2018, 06:13 PM	#13
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,132	Re: need a couple pieces id. I have an old soldering iron looks very similar but the head is just that iron not copper. Seems the solder would stick to the copper head as apposed to beading off the iron __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

12-17-2018, 10:30 PM	#17
Leonard60 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leslieville alberta Posts: 374	Re: need a couple pieces id. The copper things a soldering irons. You heat them until you get a green coloured flame off them. Then you rub them on a block of salamoniac to clean them then you have to melt a little solder on them until there shiny with solder on the tips. This procedure is called tinning your iron. It is done so that the solder will flow down the iron. Then say you want to solder two pieces of galvanized iron together you brush a little muratic acid on both pieces. Then take your hot iron and hold it down on the sheet metal and slowly apply solder to the iron. It will flow down the iron and make your soldered joint. Usually you use 2 at a time one is heating while the other is being used. As for the rock looking thing I wonder if it is burnt out Cole from a forge. (Slag)

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