What is the best way to anneal a Waterman lever box retaining tab/tang?
What is the best heat source?
What is the best technique?
I've only attempted to replace lever boxes three times and they were all vintage gold filled Waterman. The first time it seems I had beginners luck as everything went well. The next two times the tabs broke while attempting to reinstall. I've read annealing reduces the chances of breaking. I'd appreciate any help I can get on this topic. Any info pertaining to repairing the boxes with the missing tabs would also be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much in advance for any and all suggestions you may have!
Edited by pen piddler, 18 August 2014 - 01:56 AM.