Hold tip flat against the work for maximum heat transfer and feed solder under tip and move slowly along joint. Let work cool. Wash off flux residue with warm water. Large joints should be sweat soldered. Clean and flux areas to be joined, then apply a thin coat of solder to each piece and let it cool.
Clamp pieces together and heat until solder remelts.
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